Title: Noodles and Zucchini with Basil
Categories: Pasta Diet Lowcal
Yield: 6 Servings

3/4	lb	Small zucchini, washed and trimmed
2	qt	Water
1/3	lb	Fine egg noodles
2	tb	Olive oil
1/2	ts	Salt
		Freshly ground black pepper 8 turns of the pepper mill
1	ts	Chopped garlic
2	tb	Chopped fresh basil leaves

Slice the zucchini into long julienne strips.

Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil in a kettle and cook the noodles until tender. Drain and reserve 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid.

Heat the oil and add the zucchini and spinkle with with salt and pepper. Saute briefly, just to heat the zucchini thrugh. Add the garlic and basil. Add the noodles and reserved cooking liquid. Cook, stirring gently, until the mixture is hot. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Calories per serving: 148

Source: Pierre Franey's Low-Calorie Gourmet

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