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- Prepare zucchini through step 2 (10 minutes)
- Prepare pasta recipe and bake zucchini; serve (25 minutes)
Crispy Baked Zucchini
Ingredients
- Aluminum foil
- 1 lb fresh sliced zucchini
- 2 tablespoons Italian vinaigrette
- ¾ cup garlic/cheese croutons
- Large zip-top bag
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Cooking spray
- 2 cups tomato basil pasta sauce
Steps
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line baking sheet with foil. Place zucchini in bowl; toss with vinaigrette. Place croutons in zip-top bag and crush with rolling pin; add Parmesan cheese to crouton mixture and shake to blend.
- Add zucchini (6 at a time) into crouton mixture, coating both sides; arrange slices on baking sheet. Sprinkle any extra topping over the zucchini; coat with spray.
- Bake 10–12 minutes or until golden and tender. Place pasta sauce in microwave-safe bowl; microwave on HIGH 1–2 minutes or until hot. Serve with zucchini.
Chicken and Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta
Ingredients
- 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- ½ cup julienne-cut, sun-dried tomatoes in oil, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, coarsely chopped
- 6 slices cooked bacon, finely chopped
- 1 lb Deli chilled chicken tenders
- 1 tablespoon smoked (or regular) paprika
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 cup prediced yellow onions
- 8 oz bowtie (farfalle) pasta
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Steps
- Bring water to boil for pasta. Chop garlic, tomatoes (reserve 2 tablespoons oil), basil, and bacon. Cut chicken into bite-size pieces; coat with paprika.
- Preheat large, nonstick sauté pan on medium 1–2 minutes. Place 2 tablespoons reserved oil in pan, then add garlic and crushed red pepper; cook 1–2 minutes, stirring often, or until garlic is golden. Stir in onions, bacon, and tomatoes; cook 3–4 minutes or until onions are tender. Remove pan from heat.
- Cook pasta following package instructions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water; drain pasta.
- Return tomato mixture to heat on low. Stir half-and-half into tomato mixture; cook 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until reduced by about one-half. Add basil, cheese, pasta, and chicken; simmer 2–3 minutes, stirring often, or until mixture thickens and chicken is hot (use reserved pasta water to thin sauce, if needed). Serve.
Serving Suggestions
- Complete your meal with shaved Parmesan cheese (for the pasta), fresh salad blend, crusty bread, and a frozen treat for dessert.
- Smoked paprika gives this dish a subtle smoked flavor. You can heat regular paprika in a dry sauté pan on medium-low for 1–2 minutes, stirring often, or until aromatic. Store in an airtight container.
Crispy Baked Zucchini
Amount per ⅙ recipe serving: Calories 150, Total Fat 7g, Sat Fat 2g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 10mg, Sodium 510mg, Total Carb 15g, Fiber 2g, Sugars 6g, Protein 6g, Calc 15%, Vitamin A 10%, Vitamin C 15%, Iron 6%
Chicken and Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta
Amount per ⅙ recipe serving: Calories 550, Total Fat 26g, Sat Fat 10g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 100mg, Sodium 770mg, Total Carb 48g, Fiber 3g, Sugars 4g, Protein 33g, Calc 20%, Vitamin A 10%, Vitamin C 4%, Iron 10%