Description
Creamy zucchini parmesan pasta made with garlic, fresh zucchini, and grated parmesan cheese for a light and comforting meal.
Ingredients
12 oz pasta
2 zucchinis sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
1/2 cup pasta water
3/4 cup parmesan cheese
1/2 cup cream optional
1 tablespoon butter
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Fresh basil
Instructions
1. Cook pasta until al dente.
2. Sauté zucchini in olive oil.
3. Add garlic and seasoning.
4. Combine pasta with zucchini.
5. Add pasta water.
6. Stir in butter and parmesan.
7. Add cream if desired.
8. Finish with lemon and herbs.
9. Serve.
Notes
Use hot pasta for best sauce coating.
Add pasta water gradually.
Do not overcook zucchini.
Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg