Description
Zucchini Butter Pasta is a creamy and comforting dish that brings summer to your table. This quick recipe combines tender zucchini with rich butter, creating a luscious sauce that beautifully coats your favorite pasta. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this vibrant meal not only delights the taste buds but also sneaks in more vegetables!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced
- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti or fettuccine)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in sliced zucchini and cook until tender yet firm.
- Drain pasta (reserve some water) and add it to the skillet with zucchini. Stir well, adding reserved water if needed to achieve desired creaminess.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese while warm and season with black pepper.
- Plate the dish, garnishing with extra cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg