Description
Creamy Zucchini Sauce is a delightful dish that brings together the fresh flavor of zucchini with a rich and velvety texture. This versatile sauce can elevate any meal, whether drizzled over pasta, served as a dip for bread, or paired with grilled vegetables. Its vibrant green color and aromatic herbs make it an attractive addition to your dinner table. Perfect for both casual weeknight dinners and elegant gatherings, this creamy sauce is sure to please family and guests alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces dry pasta
- 2 ½ pounds zucchini
- ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup diced sweet onion (like Vidalia)
- 1 ½ tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup grated Romano cheese
- Fresh herbs: basil, oregano, mint
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions, reserving one cup of pasta water before draining.
- Shred the zucchini using a box grater or food processor.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, sauté onions in olive oil until softened.
- Add red pepper flakes and garlic; cook for one minute before stirring in shredded zucchini, salt, black pepper, and half of each herb.
- Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and remaining herbs; warm through.
- Mix in grated Romano cheese, adjusting consistency with reserved pasta water as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sauteing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 50mg