Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of this flavorful Creamy Lemon Zucchini Pasta dish. A perfect blend of zesty lemon, tender zucchini, and rich Parmesan cheese, all brought together with a touch of creaminess. This vegetarian pasta recipe is a delightful main course that’s easy to prepare and bursting with fresh flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 oz fettuccine or linguine
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 medium zucchinis (grated or finely chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- extra Parmesan for serving
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside, reserving some pasta water.
- Prepare the Sauce: Sauté zucchini in olive oil until softened. Add garlic, then pour in cream. Stir in Parmesan, lemon zest, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Combine: Toss cooked pasta in the skillet with the sauce. Add reserved pasta water as needed. Mix in parsley.
- Serve: Garnish with extra Parmesan before serving.
Notes
- For added protein, top with grilled chicken or shrimp.
- You can use half-and-half instead of heavy cream for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
