Squash Ribbon Pasta with Herb Cream Sauce

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Draining the hot cooked pasta over the squash ribbons softens the vegetables just enough to keep their fresh texture yet combine well with the pasta. Adding the red onion to the pasta in the last 2 minutes of cooking removes its harsh bite.

By Deb Wise
Recipe by Cooking Light September 2015

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Credit: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Claire Spollen

Recipe Summary

Yield:
Serves 4 (serving size: about 1 1/2 cups)
Nutrition Info
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Ingredients

Directions

  • Shave squashes into thin strips using a vegetable peeler; place in a colander. Bring a large saucepan filled with water to a boil. Add pasta; cook 6 minutes. Add red onion; cook 2 minutes. Drain pasta mixture over squash in colander.

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  • Return pan to medium-high heat. Add milk and flour; bring to a boil. Cook 1 minute or until slightly thickened, stirring constantly. Stir in cream; cook for 1 minute. Add pasta mixture, stirring to coat. Stir in the herbs, salt, and pepper. Serve immediately.

Chef's Notes

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
378 calories; fat 10g; saturated fat 5.7g; mono fat 2.5g; poly fat 0.5g; protein 13g; carbohydrates 60g; fiber 4g; cholesterol 32mg; iron 3mg; sodium 407mg; calcium 142mg.
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