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Simple Fresh Zucchini Pasta Sauce

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.

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

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

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  1. Boil a salted pot of water for your pasta. Cook the pasta al dente according to package directions.
  2. Meanwhile, chop the zucchini and prep your other ingredients.
  3. 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.
  4. Add the zucchini, garlic, and Italian seasoning to the pan. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Add the remaining butter, chicken broth, and lemon juice to the pan. Let it cook for 1-2 minutes or so.
  6. 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

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

% 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%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.