Simple Fresh Zucchini Pasta Sauce

Name: Simple Fresh Zucchini Pasta Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked pasta; 1.5 pounds zucchini; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 tablespoons butter; 1/2 small onion; 2 cloves garlic; 1 dash Italian seasoning; 1/2 cup chicken or veg broth; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; salt & pepper

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
4
Calories
382 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Simple Fresh Zucchini Pasta Sauce

Nina Acevedo

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This zucchini pasta sauce is the perfect way to use up your summer zucchini harvest! It's easy to make in 30 minutes, buttery, and totally delicious.

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Ingredients

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8 ounces uncooked pasta I used fettuccine
1.5 pounds zucchini diced
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons butter divided
1/2 small onion chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
1 dash Italian seasoning
1/2 cup chicken or veg broth
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
salt & pepper to taste

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Instructions

Boil a salted pot of water for your pasta. Cook the pasta al dente according to package directions.
Meanwhile, chop the zucchini and prep your other ingredients.
Add the olive oil and one tablespoon of the butter to a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and sauté for 5 minutes.
Add the zucchini, garlic, and Italian seasoning to the pan. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the remaining butter, chicken broth, and lemon juice to the pan. Let it cook for 1-2 minutes or so.
Stir in the parmesan cheese and toss with the drained pasta (add a splash of pasta water if you wish). Season with salt & pepper as needed and enjoy immediately.

Notes

Zucchini sizing is pretty subjective, so I figured that including a weight would be the most useful thing to do. I used 3 small-to-medium zucchini totaling around 1.5 pounds. Anything around 1 lb. or so will work, but I wouldn't go less than that if you're feeding 4 people.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 382kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 50g (17%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 26mg (9%) Sodium 366mg (15%) Potassium 622mg (18%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 623IU (12%) Vitamin C 34mg (38%) Calcium 184mg (18%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 382 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	382kcal	19%
Carbohydrates	50g	17%
Protein	15g	30%
Fat	14g	22%
Saturated Fat	7g	35%
Cholesterol	26mg	9%
Sodium	366mg	15%
Potassium	622mg	13%
Fiber	4g	16%
Sugar	6g	12%
Vitamin A	623IU	12%
Vitamin C	34mg	38%
Calcium	184mg	18%
Iron	2mg	11%