Description
This Creamy Zucchini Pasta is a delightful dish that combines fresh zucchini and shallots with a rich cream sauce, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 cups diced zucchini
- 2 medium shallots
- sliced (about 1 cup)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 pound long pasta
- such as spaghetti fusilli or bucatini
- ½ cup pasta water
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 20 basil leaves
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- plus more to taste
- ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- plus more for serving
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- plus more for serving
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the diced zucchini and shallots, sautéing until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Meanwhile, cook the long pasta according to package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water.
- Reserve ½ cup of the pasta water, then drain the pasta.
- Add the heavy cream to the skillet, stirring to combine, and bring to a simmer.
- Mix in the reserved pasta water, sea salt, black pepper, and basil leaves, then adjust seasoning to taste.
- Toss the cooked pasta in the sauce, ensuring it is well coated.
- Serve immediately, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and additional black pepper.
Notes
For a lighter option, reduce the amount of heavy cream or substitute with a plant-based cream. Fresh zucchini adds a wonderful texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 485 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 410 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
Keywords: Creamy Zucchini Pasta, Zucchini Pasta Recipe, Creamy Pasta Dish, Vegetarian Pasta