Zucchini Cream Pasta
A silky, protein‑rich zucchini cream pasta that melts in your mouth. Fresh zucchini and a rich cream sauce create a light yet satisfying dish, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Recipe by Stefanie Phillips· Structured by ReelsMeals
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25 min estimated total time for 2 servings.
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Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchini
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 clove garlic
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
- salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
- 7 1/10 oz pasta
Instructions
- 1Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil, allowing it to shimmer.
- 2Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute, stirring constantly until fragrant but not browned.
- 3Add the sliced zucchini to the pan, stirring to coat with oil and garlic; cook for 5‑6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini is softened but still retains a slight bite.
- 4While the zucchini cooks, bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta.
- 5When the zucchini is tender, pour in the heavy cream, stirring to combine; bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- 6Stir in the grated parmesan cheese, continuing to simmer for 2‑3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
- 7Season the sauce with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, adjusting as needed.
- 8Meanwhile, add the dry pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package instructions, usually 8‑10 minutes, until al dente.
- 9Reserve ¼ cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.
- 10Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the zucchini cream sauce, tossing to coat; if the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to achieve a silky consistency.
- 11Cook the combined pasta and sauce together for 1‑2 minutes over low heat to allow flavors to meld.
- 12Remove from heat, plate the pasta, and garnish with extra grated parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil if desired.
- 13Serve immediately while hot.
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- How long does it take to make Zucchini Cream Pasta?
- About 25 minutes in total: 10 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Zucchini Cream Pasta recipe make?
- This recipe makes 2 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Zucchini Cream Pasta recipe come from?
- It was shared by Stefanie Phillips on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.