Creamy Zucchini Pasta with Basil
Silky zucchini ribbons in a light cream sauce with fragrant basil and parmesan - a quick, elegant pasta that's both comforting and fresh.
Equipment
Ingredients
Ingredients
zucchini (fresh)
2 pcs
pasta (dry)
200 g
garlic (fresh)
3 cloves
olive oil (liquid)
2 tbsp
parmesan (grated)
50 g
basil (fresh)
15 g
salt (fine)
1 tsp
black pepper (ground)
0.5 tsp
Instructions
Prepare ingredients
Wash zucchini, grate or slice thinly. Mince garlic. Grate parmesan cheese. Chop basil leaves.
Cook pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
Sauté zucchini
Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds, then add zucchini.
Create creamy sauce
Add cream to the zucchini pan and bring to a gentle simmer. Season with salt and pepper.
Combine and serve
Drain pasta and add directly to the sauce. Toss to coat evenly. Add grated parmesan and fresh basil, mix gently.
Original recipe
Storage
Best enjoyed fresh. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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