Zucchini Lemon Pasta

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Zucchini Lemon Pasta

This creamy, fresh zucchini lemon pasta recipe is so easy to make on a hot summer night!

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Ingredients

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  • 3 tbsp. Garlic herb butter
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 5 shallots diced
  • 5 large garlic cloves minced
  • 2 medium zucchinis julienned
  • 1 ½ tbsp. nutritional yeast
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. cracked black pepper
  • 1 tsp. minced onion flakes
  • ½ tsp. chili flakes
  • Juice of 1 ½ lemons
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • 3 cups Spaghettini pasta
  • 3 tbsp. fresh parsley to garnish
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Instructions

Instructions

  1. Melt the garlic herb butter and olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
  2. Once it begins to bubble, add the shallots and garlic.
  3. Cook for 3 – 5 minutes until fragrant and onion is tender.
  4. Add the julienned zucchini, nutritional yeast, salt, cracked black pepper, minced onion flakes, and chili flakes, and cook for another 4 – 5 minutes.
  5. Add the lemon juice and zest, and cook for another 1 – 2 minutes.
  6. Pour in the heavy cream, stir, and bring the mixture to a light boil.
  7. Add the parmesan cheese and constantly stir to allow even melting.
  8. Allow the sauce to reduce and thicken for 5 minutes.
  9. Prior to making the sauce or during, prepare the Spaghettini pasta according to the instructions on the package in a large pot.
  10. Rinse and strain.
  11. Transfer the pasta into the pan with the sauce, mixing thoroughly to combine.
  12. Serve the pasta with fresh parsley and enjoy!

Notes

  • Notes If you don’t have any garlic herb butter, you can make your own! Simply mix garlic and fresh (or dried) herbs with softened butter. You can substitute ALL of the dairy in this recipe for your favorite vegan options- be sure to use slightly less plant-based milk and add extra nutritional yeast to bring out that cheesy flavor! Swap the long fusilli for your preferred pasta shape OR use gluten-free pasta! Add your favorite protein option to this dish! Delicious! Store the pasta in the fridge for 5 – 7 days, and reheat to serve! 

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1 Calories 652kcal (33%) Carbohydrates 119.3g (40%) Protein 24.9g (50%) Fat 11.9g (18%) Saturated Fat 3.1g (16%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1.7g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Cholesterol 7.2mg (2%) Sodium 789.5mg (33%) Fiber 7.1g (28%) Sugar 7.2g (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 652 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 652kcal 33%
Carbohydrates 119.3g 40%
Protein 24.9g 50%
Fat 11.9g 18%
Saturated Fat 3.1g 16%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.7g 10%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 7.2mg 2%
Sodium 789.5mg 33%
Fiber 7.1g 28%
Sugar 7.2g 14%

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

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