Description
Creamy Zucchini Sauce is a delicious and versatile dish that transforms fresh zucchini into a rich, velvety sauce perfect for pasta, dips, or even as a base for casseroles. This quick and easy recipe takes only 30 minutes to prepare, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. With its delightful blend of fresh herbs and creamy goodness, this sauce will quickly become a favorite in your kitchen. Whether served warm over pasta or chilled as a dip, Creamy Zucchini Sauce elevates any meal with its vibrant flavors and healthy ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces dry pasta
- 2 ½ pounds zucchini
- ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup diced sweet onion (like Vidalia)
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
- 1 ½ tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 4 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
- 4 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup freshly grated Romano cheese
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions; reserve one cup of pasta water before draining.
- Halve zucchinis lengthwise, remove seeds, and shred using a box grater or food processor.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil and sauté diced onion for three minutes until softened.
- Add red pepper flakes and minced garlic; cook for one minute.
- Stir in shredded zucchini, salt, black pepper, half of each herb (basil, oregano, mint), cover, and simmer on medium-low for 15 minutes.
- Remove the lid, pour in heavy cream along with remaining herbs; bring back up to heat.
- Mix in Romano cheese; adjust thickness with reserved pasta water if necessary.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg