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How to Make Melinda's Freakin' Good Pasta - A Step-by-Step Guide

For those nights when you need a quick and easy meal that will satisfy everyone at the table, Melinda's Freakin' Good Pasta is the perfect recipe. This dish is a staple in my household, and it never fails to impress with its simple yet delicious flavors. Whether you're cooking for a crowd or just craving a comforting bowl of pasta for yourself, this recipe is a must-try.

What makes this pasta so freakin' good, you ask? The secret lies in the combination of fresh ingredients and a few ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package fettuccine noodles
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 zucchini, shredded
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced, divided
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes
  • 1 (4 ounce) log goat cheese, crumbled
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh basil, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in the fettuccine, bring back to a boil, and cook pasta over medium heat until cooked through but still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain water, reserving 1 cup pasta water.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet or frying pan over medium heat; add zucchini, 3 cloves minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir zucchini mixture in the melted butter until most of the moisture has evaporated, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Heat olive oil in a separate skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion until softened, 5 to 10 minutes. Add cherry tomatoes, remaining 2 cloves minced garlic, salt, and pepper to onion; cook and stir, crushing tomatoes to desired consistency, until heated through, about 5 minutes.
  • Mix fettuccine and zucchini mixture into onion mixture, adding as much reserved pasta water to keep pasta moist. Stir goat cheese and basil into pasta mixture.

    • Nutrition

    426 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 25mg
    • Sodium: 141mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 63g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 16g
    • Vitamin C: 23mg
    • Calcium: 97mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 496mg

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