Pasta with Creamy Zucchini Sauce

Name: Pasta with Creamy Zucchini Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium onion; 6 cloves garlic; 24 ounces zucchini; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth; 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt and black pepper to taste; 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese; 1 pound pasta

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings
6 servings
Calories
390 kcal
Course
Side Dish, Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine
American

Pasta with Creamy Zucchini Sauce

Iris Warren

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There’s no cream in this creamy pasta recipe. Instead, the roasted zucchini creates a delicious, creamy sauce. It’s perfect as a meatless main dish or as a side with your favorite protein!

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Ingredients

Servings

1 medium onion (cut 1/2-inch)
6 cloves garlic (smashed)
24 ounces zucchini (skin on cut in 1/4-inch slices (from 3 to 4 medium))
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese (fresh grated )
1 pound pasta (such as cavatappi, fusilli or rigatoni)

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Instructions

Toss zucchini with garlic, onion, olive oil, salt and pepper and spread on a sheet pan. Roast 425F about 25 minutes, until tender and browned, tossing halfway.
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. When boiling, add the pasta and cook according to package directions for al dente.
Drain the pasta reserving some of the water and return to the pot.
Remove the vegetables from the oven when done and transfer to a blender. Add the parmesan cheese and broth. Puree until smooth.
Toss with the pasta, adding reserved water, as needed to loosen the sauce to your desired taste.
Top with fresh black pepper and serve with Parmesan cheese, if desired.

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Notes

Makes 9 cups

Nutrition Information

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Serving 11/2 cups Calories 390kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 66g (22%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 5.5mg (2%) Sodium 244mg (10%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 7.5g (15%)