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Creamy Zucchini Pasta Recipe
A quick and delicious vegetarian pasta dish featuring fresh zucchini in a creamy sauce, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Pasta
- 8 oz spaghetti or linguine
- Salt to taste Salt, for boiling water
Olive Oil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Aromatics
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Zucchini
- 2 medium zucchinis, grated or finely chopped
Cream
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or coconut cream
Cheese
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese (or nutritional yeast for vegan)
Seasonings
- Salt and black pepper to taste Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup pasta water, reserved
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest or juice
- 1 tablespoon pesto or chili flakes
Garnish
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then reserve 1/4 cup of water and drain.
- Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until fragrant and softened.
- Add grated zucchini and cook for 5–6 minutes until tender.
- Stir in cream and Parmesan, then thin with reserved pasta water to desired consistency.
- Toss pasta with sauce, season, and garnish with herbs or lemon zest.
Notes
Use vegan cheese or nutritional yeast for a dairy-free version.