Pasta con Seppioline e Zucchine alla Julienne (Zucchini and Calamari Pasta)
Fresh orecchiette is paired with tender strips of squid, long ribbons of zucchini, and quartered tomatoes in a light white wine and olive oil sauce. Shallot, parsley, and black pepper add aromatic depth, making this a fresh, summery pasta dish suited to a relaxed lunch or dinner.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pasta con Seppioline e Zucchine alla Julienne (Zucchini and Calamari Pasta), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 9 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 90
- Heart Health
- 78
- Metabolic
- 62
- Digestive
- 48
- Inflammatory
- 53
- Performance
- 67
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orecchiette in the boiling water until tender yet firm to the bite, 3 to 6 minutes. Drain, reserving some cooking water.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook shallot in the hot oil until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in squid; cook until coated with oil, about 2 minutes. Pour in wine; simmer until reduced by half, about 3 minutes.
- 3
Stir tomatoes and zucchini into the saucepan; season with salt. Cook until softened slightly, 5 to 8 minutes.
- 4
Stir orecchiette into the saucepan. Cook until coated in the tomato and zucchini mixture, adding reserved cooking water a little at a time to make a moist sauce, 2 to 3 minutes. Garnish with parsley and black pepper.
- Calories 704.33 kcal High 35%
- Protein 33.25 g Good Source 67%
- Carbohydrate 120.17 g 44%
- Total Fat 8.31 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 0.62 g Low Source 3%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 197.33 mg High 66%
- Sodium 115.84 mg Moderate 5%
- Dietary Fiber 9.0 g Good Source 32%
- Total Sugars 4.4 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 89.39 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 4.74 mg Good Source 26%
- Potassium 1377.18 mg Good Source 29%
- Vitamin A 28.45 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 39.71 mg Good Source 44%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Fish 🐟
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sulfites
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Pasta con Seppioline e Zucchine alla Julienne (Zucchini and Calamari Pasta) is an Italian dinner recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 50 mins, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Parsley, and Orecchiette. Each serving provides about 704.33 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pasta con Seppioline e Zucchine alla Julienne (Zucchini and Calamari Pasta)?
- It is an Italian pasta recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Pasta con Seppioline e Zucchine alla Julienne (Zucchini and Calamari Pasta) made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Parsley, Orecchiette, Salt. The full list of 11 is above.
- What goes well with Pasta con Seppioline e Zucchine alla Julienne (Zucchini and Calamari Pasta)?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Pasta con Seppioline e Zucchine alla Julienne (Zucchini and Calamari Pasta)?
- About 50 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 704.33 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pasta con Seppioline e Zucchine alla Julienne (Zucchini and Calamari Pasta) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Pasta con Seppioline e Zucchine alla Julienne (Zucchini and Calamari Pasta) healthy?
- Pasta con Seppioline e Zucchine alla Julienne (Zucchini and Calamari Pasta) has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 704.33 calories and 33.25 g of protein, or 67% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 115.84 mg (5% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Fish, Wheat, Gluten, Sulfites, Tomatoes, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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