Description
Celebrate the vibrant zucchini season with our Italian Zucchini Sauce, a creamy and flavorful dish perfect for any meal. This delightful sauce combines fresh zucchini, aromatic herbs, and rich cream to create a versatile topping for pasta, grilled meats, or even as a dip. With just 10 minutes of preparation, this easy recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or summer dinner gatherings. Impress your family and friends with this garden-fresh delight that brings a taste of Italy right to your kitchen!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz dry pasta (your choice)
- 2 1/2 lb zucchini
- 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 cup diced sweet onion
- 1 1/2 tbsp minced fresh garlic
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup finely grated romano cheese
- Fresh basil, oregano, and mint (for flavor and garnish)
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot. Add pasta and cook until al dente. Reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Sauté Veggies: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté diced onion until translucent, then add garlic and red pepper flakes until fragrant. Stir in zucchini slices and cook until softened.
- Combine Ingredients: Pour in heavy cream, seasoning with salt, pepper, and fresh herbs. Simmer gently for about 5 minutes.
- Finish Dish: Toss cooked pasta into the skillet with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed for consistency. Stir in romano cheese until melted.
- Serve: Garnish with extra herbs before enjoying warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 45mg