Zucchini and Shells Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Italian Recipes. (Zucchini and Shells Recipe). Family favorite to use that beautiful summer zucchini! Very simple recipe that tastes great accompanied by garlic bread! Very good for vegetarians, too.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 1hr

Total: 1hr15 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Zucchini and Shells Recipe

Ingredients

¼ cup olive oil

½ medium onion

finely chopped

3 cloves garlic

minced

1 large zucchini

peeled and cubed

1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce

2 cups water

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon dried basil

⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

½ cup white sugar

1 (8 ounce) package uncooked pasta shells

¼ cup grated Romano cheese

Italian Chickpea Bread

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the onion and garlic and cook until tender. Mix in zucchini and coat in the olive oil. Pour in tomato sauce and water. Season with oregano basil and red pepper. Dissolve sugar in the sauce. Reduce heat to low and simmer 1 hour stirring occasionally.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

Step 3

In a large bowl mix sauce and cooked past shells. Top with cheese to serve.

Nutritional Information

Zucchini and Shells Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 515.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 13.3g 27%

Carbohydrates: 79.3g 26%

Dietary Fiber: 5.4g 22%

Sugars: 32g

Fat: 17.2g 27%

Saturated Fat: 3.5g 17%

Cholesterol: 7.7mg 3%

Vitamin A Iu: 645.7IU 13%

Niacin Equivalents: 6.6mg 51%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 25%

Vitamin C: 23.1mg 38%

Folate: 141.5mcg 35%

Calcium: 133.8mg 13%

Iron: 3.6mg 20%

Magnesium: 61.9mg 22%

Potassium: 673.2mg 19%

Sodium: 650.3mg 26%

Thiamin: 0.4mg 43%

Calories From Fat: 155

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.