Whole Wheat Pasta Salad

This is a hearty and healthy pasta salad using whole wheat fettuccini and lots of veggies. Use this as the starch and veggie portion of a meal and just add protein for a complete meal.

Ingredients

1 large handful whole wheat fettuccini
½ cup yellow zucchini (halved lengthwise and sliced)
½ cup green zucchini (halved lengthwise and sliced)
½ cup onion (sliced)
1 bunch kale
1 vine-ripened tomato (sliced)
1 cup parmesan cheese (shredded)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Juice and zest from ½ a lemon
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Cook your fettuccini till it is just el dente and then cool immediately under cold running water.
Strain the water very well, transfer to a mixing bowl and then give it a drizzle of olive oil so that it does not stick together.
Pre-heat a large fry pan on medium heat. Add a little oil and then the zucchini and onions. Sauté stirring regularly until everything is nicely browned.
Add the kale along with a couple tablespoons of water and sauté/steam until the kale has wilted. Transfer to the mixing bowl with the pasta.
Add the tomato, parmesan, olive oil, lemon juice and zest and then add a couple pinches of salt and pepper. Give a good toss so that everything is evenly distributed and give a taste to check the seasoning.
Serve and enjoy!

PREP 25 mins
COOK 15 mins