Description
Italian Zucchini Sauce – Homefoodkitchen is a creamy and flavorful dish that transforms fresh zucchini into a delightful pasta sauce. With its rich blend of herbs and simple ingredients, this recipe showcases the summer bounty from your garden. In just 30 minutes, you can create an elegant meal that’s perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in. Serve it over your favorite pasta, use it as a dip, or pair it with grilled chicken for a versatile dining experience. This dish not only highlights the freshness of seasonal vegetables but also guarantees to please even the pickiest eaters.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz dry pasta
- 2 1/2 lb zucchini
- 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 cup diced sweet onion (e.g., Vidalia)
- 1 1/2 tbsp minced fresh garlic
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup finely grated Romano cheese
- Fresh herbs: basil, oregano, mint
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil and sauté diced onion until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes; cook for another minute.
- Stir in sliced zucchini, seasoning with salt and pepper; cook until tender for about 5-7 minutes.
- Lower heat and add heavy cream; stir in Romano cheese until melted.
- Mix in chopped herbs, then combine cooked pasta with the sauce until well coated.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 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: 10g
- Cholesterol: 55mg