Pasta with Creamy Zucchini Sauce: A Quick, Guilt-Free Delight
A delicious and easy recipe for pasta with a creamy zucchini sauce that is both healthy and satisfying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 2 medium zucchinis
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Slice the zucchinis and add them to the skillet, cooking for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, mixing until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Drain the pasta and toss it with the zucchini sauce.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For a lighter option, substitute heavy cream with Greek yogurt.
- Add herbs like basil or parsley for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg