Best 3 Pasta With Zucchini Sauce Recipes
**Pasta with Zucchini Sauce: A Delightful Medley of Flavors and Textures**
Pasta with zucchini sauce is a delectable dish that combines the vibrant flavors of fresh zucchini with the comforting embrace of pasta. This versatile dish can be tailored to suit various dietary preferences, making it a favorite among vegetarians and meat-lovers alike.
In this culinary journey, we'll explore two enticing recipes that showcase the versatility of pasta with zucchini sauce. The first recipe presents a classic rendition, featuring a creamy and flavorful zucchini sauce that coats tender pasta, creating a harmonious symphony of flavors. The second recipe takes a more innovative approach, incorporating sun-dried tomatoes and goat cheese to elevate the dish with a burst of tangy and savory notes. Whether you prefer a traditional or an adventurous palate, these recipes will surely tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.
ZUCCHINI-TOMATO PASTA SAUCE
"I came up with this recipe after planting too many zucchini plants in our vegetable garden," writes Joy Turner of Amherst, Ohio. "My husband loved it the first time I served it and now we make it quite often."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h20m
Yield 5 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, melt butter with oil over medium heat. Add onions, cook and stir until tender, 5-7 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, zucchini, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until zucchini is tender and sauce reaches desired consistency, 50-60 minutes. Serve with pasta.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 89 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 266mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CARAMELIZED ZUCCHINI PASTA
This recipe transforms two pounds of grated fresh zucchini into one cup of caramelized zucchini that's rich, sweet and jammy enough to become a pasta sauce. Cooked over moderately high heat in a combination of olive oil and butter, the zucchini fries in its own juices and concentrates its flavor. Adding garlic and basil lends sweetness, but consider adding anchovy, preserved lemon or red-pepper flakes. As browned bits appear in the skillet, deglaze with a few tablespoons of water, chicken stock or vegetable stock to help prevent burning and to incorporate all of those tasty caramelized bits into the sauce. With time and patience, you'll have a not-so-pretty but delicious mixture, like caramelized onions made with zucchini. Eat it tossed with pasta, as is done here, or add it to sandwiches, pizzas or antipasti spreads. To get vegetarian recipes like this one delivered to your inbox, sign up for The Veggie newsletter.
Provided by Ali Slagle
Categories dinner, pastas
Time 50m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large (at least 12-inch) cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter and oil. When it's foaming, add the zucchini, garlic, the basil stems and half the basil leaves. Season with 1 1/4 teaspoons salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cover and cook until pooling with liquid, 5 to 7 minutes. Uncover and cook until the liquid evaporates and the zucchini starts to sizzle, 7 to 10 minutes.
- Continue to cook until the zucchini is very soft, dark green, and reduced to about 1 cup, another 20 to 25 minutes. When you see a build up of browned bits on the skillet, add a couple tablespoons of water and stir, scraping up the browned bits. Repeat anytime more browning occurs. If you see burning, deglaze with water and lower the heat. (Caramelized zucchini can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to a week; it also freezes well.)
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. When the zucchini is about done, add the pasta to the boiling water and cook until al dente. Reserve 2 cups of pasta water, then drain the pasta. If the zucchini is ready before the pasta, keep cooking it; the zucchini will only get better the longer it cooks.
- When the pasta's drained, remove the herb stems from the zucchini. Reduce the heat on the zucchini to medium, then add the pasta, 1 cup pasta water, and the Parmesan. Stir until the pasta is glossed with sauce. Add more pasta water as needed to thin the sauce. Stir in the lemon juice and remaining basil, then season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with more basil, Parmesan and black pepper.
THAT ZUCCHINI SPAGHETTI STANLEY TUCCI LOVES (SPAGHETTI ALLA NERANO)
After listening to Stanley Tucci lose his mind about this pasta and calling it life-changing and one of the best things he's ever eaten, I decided I'd give it a try. The results were amazing and the key to getting the toasted sweet taste of the zucchini was deep-frying it!
Provided by Chef John
Categories Vegetarian Zucchini Main Dishes
Time 8h55m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place sunflower oil in a deep fryer and heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Slice zucchini into 1/8-inch rounds.
- Add some zucchini to the hot oil and deep-fry until lightly browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a single layer on paper towels to drain and repeat to cook remaining zucchini. Let zucchini cool to room temperature.
- Transfer cooled zucchini to a bowl. Cover and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until it's 2 minutes away from being tender yet firm to the bite, 9 to 10 minutes.
- As you are cooking the spaghetti, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add zucchini and salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until it starts to release juices, soften, and break down, 3 to 5 minutes. Add a couple splashes of the pasta water to the zucchini, but don't overdo it. Break zucchini into small pieces with the edge of a spoon or spatula. Reduce heat to low and toss in basil and butter; stir until butter melts.
- Grab spaghetti with tongs and transfer it right into the sauce; stir until coated. Mix in Pecorino Romano and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheeses. Add a final splash of pasta water and adjust salt if needed.
- Serve with more grated cheese and fresh basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1016.2 calories, Carbohydrate 62.5 g, Cholesterol 56.5 mg, Fat 78.1 g, Fiber 8.3 g, Protein 23.3 g, SaturatedFat 19.6 g, Sodium 479.3 mg, Sugar 11.9 g
Tips:
- Choose fresh, tender zucchini: Look for zucchini that is firm and has a deep green color. Avoid zucchini that is soft or has blemishes.
- Use a sharp knife to cut the zucchini: This will help to prevent the zucchini from tearing or shredding.
- Cook the zucchini over medium heat: This will help to prevent the zucchini from becoming mushy.
- Add the zucchini to the pasta sauce at the end of cooking: This will help to preserve the zucchini's鮮豔的顏色 and texture.
- Garnish the pasta with fresh herbs, such as basil or parsley: This will add a pop of flavor and color to the dish.
Conclusion:
Pasta with zucchini sauce is a quick and easy meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight. The zucchini adds a fresh, summery flavor to the pasta, and the sauce is light and flavorful. This dish is also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious and healthy pasta with zucchini sauce that the whole family will enjoy.
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