Pasta with Creamy Zucchini Sauce
Total Time
25 minutes
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Rating
4.92 out of 5 stars
(49)
Ingredients
4 servings
- 50g / 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 garlic cloves (, minced)
- 1/2 onion (, finely sliced (brown, white, yellow)
- 600g / 1.2 lb zucchini (courgette), grated using standard box grater)
- 1/2 tsp EACH salt and pepper
- 1 cup thickened/heavy cream
- 3/4 cup chicken or vegetable stock/broth (, low sodium)
- 3/4 cup parmesan (, finely grated using microplane (Note 1 for store bought)
- 1 cup corn (canned, drained, about 2/3 of a can, OR fresh)
- 300g/ 10oz spaghetti, fettucini or other long strand pasta ( (I used bucatini)
- Parmesan
- Extra finishing options: Handful of fresh basil (stir in at end), sprinkle of bacon or pangrattato
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Preparation
Step 1
Cook Pasta:
Step 2
Bring a large pot of water to the boil with 1 tablespoon of salt.
Step 3
Cook pasta per packet directions MINUS 2 minutes (yes, 2 whole minutes!) - pasta should be a bit too firm in the middle.
Step 4
Scoop out a big mug of pasta cook water, set aside (for sauce loosening, just in case), then drain.
Step 5
Creamy zucchini sauce:
Step 6
Melt butter in a large skillet or pot over medium high heat.
Step 7
Garlic and onion: Add garlic and onion, cook for 1 1/2 minutes until onion is slightly golden.
Step 8
Cook Zucchini: Add zucchini, cook for 1 minute. Then add salt and pepper, then stir for 2 minutes until it reduces in volume by about 1/2.
Step 9
Add liquids: Stir in cream, chicken stock, parmesan and corn. Bring to simmer, then reduce heat to medium and simmer for 3 minutes. It will still seem watery because water comes out of the zucchini - don't worry, it cooks down in the next step.
Step 10
Toss! Add pasta, then use two wooden spoons to toss well for 2 minutes, or until sauce reduces and is coating the pasta instead of pooling in the skillet. If it gets too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta cooking water. Pasta will finish cooking in this step.
Step 11
Serve: Remove from stove, serve immediately, garnished with extra parmesan.
Step 12
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