Creamy Zucchini Pasta
Cuisine: Pasta
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Serves: 6 servings
 
Ingredients
  • 1 lb. pasta (I used cavatappi here!)
  • 4 tbsp. butter
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 zucchini, chopped
  • 1 tsp. salt + more to taste
  • ½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper + more to taste
  • 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup fresh basil
  • 1½ cups parmesan cheese
Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions. Before draining, remove about a cup of the pasta water and set aside, then drain the pasta.
  2. In the same pot, melt the butter. Add the garlic, onion, and zucchini and cook until tender. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a blender with the broth, cream, and basil and blend until smooth.
  3. Return the sauce to the pot and bring to a simmer. Stir in the parmesan cheese and taste and add more salt and pepper if needed.
  4. Return the pasta to the pot and stir to combine. If the sauce is too thick, add some of the pasta water.
  5. Serve topped with additional fresh basil, cheese, and/or freshly ground black pepper.
  6. Enjoy!
Recipe by For the Love of Gourmet at https://fortheloveofgourmet.com/creamy-zucchini-pasta/