Pasta with Zucchini Recipe
Total Time
30 minutes
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
(21)
Ingredients
5 servings
- 8-10 ounces pasta cooked in salted water according to the package directions
- 5 garlic cloves (more to taste), chopped small
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1.5 pounds zucchini, grated ( use a hand grater or food processor with grater attachment)
- 1/2 cup chicken or veggie broth; make sure it is flavorful!
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced, keep separate from each other + more to taste
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper (this amount give a little peppery zing – adjust to taste)
- 1 bunch parsley, chopped small
- 1/2 cup Parmesan, grated + more for topping (use vegan sprinkle for non-dairy garnish)
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Preparation
Step 1
In a large sauté pan add garlic and olive oil and cook about a minute over medium heat. Add zucchini, stir to coat with oil and garlic.
Step 2
Add in broth and lemon zest cook for about 5 minutes, the zucchini should soften and come to a light simmer for a few minutes.
Step 3
Toss in parsley, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Toss to fully distribute. Add pasta and sprinkle in parmesan (optional) evenly. Transferring to a serving dish is helpful as the sauciness tends to sink to the bottom, this way you can scrape all the yummy bits out on to the top of the pasta.
Step 4
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