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Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchini, sliced into long 1/4-inch strips
- 1 red onion, sliced into 1/4-inch rings
- 2 bell peppers, seeds removed and quartered
- 3/4 pound (340 g) pasta (cavatappi, fusilli or penne work well)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Lemony-Basil Dressing
- 2/3 cup basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey, plus more to taste
- 2 teaspoons lemon peel
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) lemon juice
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) olive oil, plus more if needed
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 173g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 300 | |
| Calories from Fat 118 | 39% |
| Total Fat 13.34g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat 1.87g | 7% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 11mg | 0% |
| Potassium 328mg | 9% |
| Total Carbs 39.14g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.8g | 9% |
| Sugars 5.71g | 4% |
| Protein 6.72g | 11% |
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