ZENB Chipotle Rotini with Squash and Hazelnuts
SERVES 6
PREP TIME 20 minutes
COOK TIME 12 minutes
TOTAL TIME 32 minutes
NUTRITION FACTS
Serving Size: 232g
Servings: 6
Calories: 260
| Amount per Serving* | % Daily Value | |
| Total Fat | 5g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 190mg | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 16% |
| Dietary Fiber | 8g | 29% |
| Total Sugar | 2g | |
| Protein | 13g | |
| Vitamin A | 4% | |
| Vitamin C | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0mcg | 0% |
| Calcium | 88mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 654mg | 15% |
FEATURED IN RECIPE
ZENB Pasta Variety
ZENB Chipotle with Squash and Hazelnuts creates a magnificent flavor combo of nutty and spicy with olive oil infused with chipotle peppers and ZENB Rotini. This recipe is low in fat, low in calories, and a good source of protein for an easy meal that is ready in about 30 minutes.
INGREDIENTS
- 12 ounces ZENB Yellow Pea Rotini Pasta, uncooked
- 2 teaspoons olive oil infused with chipotle peppers, divided
- 1 small acorn squash, peeled, seeded, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 1 pound)
- 1 small lemon, juiced
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped hazelnuts, toasted
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh mint
INSTRUCTIONS
1.Cook ZENB Pasta as directed on package. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta cooking water; drain.
2.Meanwhile, heat olive oil in large skillet on medium-low heat. Add squash to skillet. Cook 7-9 minutes, until golden-brown and tender. Stir in reserved pasta water, pasta, lemon juice and salt. Cook 2-3 minutes, until sauce thickens.
3.Sprinkle with Parmesan, hazelnuts and mint. Drizzle with remaining oil before serving.
Tasty Tips
Substitute butternut or Honeynut squash for the acorn squash.
Substitute plain olive oil or other flavor-infused olive oil.
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