Creamy Zucchini Sauce: A Simple, Indulgent Twist for Pasta
A delicious creamy zucchini sauce that elevates your pasta dishes with its rich flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Sauces
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Begin by dicing the zucchinis and mincing the garlic.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the zucchinis and cook for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Pour in the heavy cream, and add salt and pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in parmesan cheese until melted.
- Serve over your favorite pasta.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding herbs such as basil or parsley.
- This sauce pairs well with both spaghetti and penne.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Creamy Zucchini Sauce, Pasta Sauce, Easy Recipe