20 minute Lemon Zucchini Pasta with Whipped Goat's Cheese
User Reviews
4.9
14 reviews
Excellent
20 minute Lemon Zucchini Pasta with Whipped Goat's Cheese
Report
20 minutes is all that stands between you and this glorious bowl of creamy lemon zucchini pasta with whipped goat's cheese and fresh basil.
Share:
Ingredients
- ½ onion finely chopped
- 4 large zucchini grated (approximately 3-4 cups)
- 4 garlic crushed, cloves
- 1 cup cream
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1-2 tsp lemon juice
- 500 g (1lb) pasta
- parmesan to serve
- basil to serve, fresh
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
For the whipped goat's cheese
- 100 g (3oz) goat cheese
- 2-3 tbsp sour cream
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook for 9-10 minutes until al dente then strain (reserve 1 cup of cooking water).
- While the pasta cooks, make the sauce.
- Saute the onion and garlic until soft and translucent.
- Add the grated zucchini and lemon zest and cook for another 5 minutes until the zucchini is cooked and all its moisture has evaporated.
- Pour in the cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 5 minutes then add the lemon juice, salt and pepper. Stir in chopped basil and Parmesan cheese
- Toss the pasta with the sauce and add a splash of cooking water.
- Blend the goat's cheese and sour cream in a food processor (or with an immersion blender) until smooth.
- Add a dollop of goat's cheese to serving plates/bowls and smear with the back of a spoon.
- Add the pasta and finish with fresh basil and Parmesan cheese then serve.
Nutrition Information
Show Details
Calories
494kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
71g
(24%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
51mg
(17%)
Sodium
99mg
(4%)
Potassium
652mg
(14%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
1091IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
41mg
(46%)
Calcium
118mg
(12%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 494 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 494kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 71g | 24% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 99mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 652mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1091IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 41mg | 46% |
| Calcium | 118mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Genuine Reviews
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
14 reviews
Excellent
Other Recipes
You'll Also Love
