Indulge in a culinary journey with our versatile cream pasta sauce recipes, featuring the refreshing flavors of zucchini. These delightful sauces elevate your pasta dishes with a creamy texture and a symphony of flavors. From a quick and easy 15-minute Creamy Zucchini Pesto Sauce to a luscious Creamy Zucchini Alfredo Sauce, and a flavorful Creamy Zucchini Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce, we have options to suit every palate. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with these delectable sauces that transform ordinary pasta into an extraordinary culinary experience.
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PASTA WITH TOMATO, ZUCCHINI AND CREAM SAUCE
Provided by John Rockwell
Categories dinner, pastas, main course
Time 20m
Yield 3 to 4 servings, depending on appetites
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Add oil to skillet. When oil is hot, add the garlic and saute 30 seconds.
- Add zucchini and stir-fry two minutes.
- Add tomatoes and saute for three minutes. Then add tomato sauce and simmer for 10 minutes. Taste first and, if necessary, add salt and sugar. (Mr. Perlman suggests adding the sugar only to counteract the acidity of the tomatoes.)
- Just before serving, add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese; cook for five minutes. Serve with the pasta prepared al dente.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 505, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 73 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 17 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 900 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams
CREAMY PASTA WITH ROASTED ZUCCHINI, ALMONDS AND BASIL
Whole-grain pasta offerings on supermarket shelves have expanded with gusto. Unlike the gluey, good-for-you-but-not-your-tastebuds pastas of yore, the best whole-grain brands are firm-textured and tasty. The warm, nutty flavor of varieties like these is robust enough to stand up to intense, complicated sauces, yet satisfying with just a little butter and Parmesan shaved over the top. Here, pasta with creamy goat cheese and a bite of citrus is enough to keep even the most staunch of whole-wheat opponents satisfied.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, easy, weekday, pastas, main course
Time 45m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 500 degrees. Toss the zucchini and oil with 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste. Arrange zucchini on a baking sheet in a single layer. Roast, tossing occasionally, until golden and tender, 20 to 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, toast the almonds in a skillet over medium heat until golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl.
- Simmer the cream and basil sprig in a small saucepan over medium heat until reduced to 1/4 cup, about 7 minutes. Whisk in the goat cheese until the sauce is smooth. Remove from heat; stir in lemon zest and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cover and keep warm.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain well. Toss the pasta with the cream sauce. Serve topped with the zucchini and almonds.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 642, UnsaturatedFat 18 grams, Carbohydrate 73 grams, Fat 34 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 20 grams, SaturatedFat 14 grams, Sodium 821 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams
CREAM PASTA SAUCE WITH ZUCCHINI
This is AWESOME pasta sauce! Much different than alfredo-ish sauces, which I don't like. This one could be healthy, depending on which ingredients you use. I found the original version of this in a cookbook I received as a gift, but this is very different from that recipe.
Provided by spatchcock
Categories Sauces
Time 25m
Yield 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Melt butter in saucepan.
- Cook minced garlic in butter for 3-4 minutes or until soft.
- Stir in flour; cook for one minute, stirring constantly.
- Add sour cream, milk, and lemon.
- Cook until heated through.
- Add zucchini, and cook just until bubbly.
- Add to pasta (I use this with my tortellini recipe).
- Add parmesan and black pepper to taste.
Tips:
- Use fresh zucchini for the best flavor and texture.
- If you don't have heavy cream, you can use milk or half-and-half instead.
- Add some grated Parmesan cheese to the sauce for a richer flavor.
- If you like, you can add some chopped fresh herbs, such as basil, oregano, or thyme, to the sauce.
- Serve the pasta sauce over your favorite pasta, such as spaghetti, linguine, or penne.
Conclusion:
This creamy zucchini pasta sauce is a quick and easy recipe that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up any leftover zucchini you may have. The sauce is rich and flavorful, and the zucchini adds a fresh, summery flavor. Serve it over your favorite pasta, and you have a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.
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