Indulge in a culinary journey with our enticing Pasta Zucchini Mushroom Toss with Garlic Herb Sauce, a delectable dish that combines the vibrant flavors of fresh zucchini, earthy mushrooms, and aromatic herbs. This tantalizing recipe offers a delightful balance of textures, with tender zucchini and succulent mushrooms complementing the firm bite of pasta, all harmoniously enveloped in a creamy, herbaceous sauce. As a bonus, this recipe includes two additional variations: a tangy Lemon Butter Zucchini Noodles and a rich Creamy Mushroom Alfredo, providing you with a trio of flavorful options to suit your taste preferences. Each variation boasts its own unique blend of ingredients, ensuring a culinary experience that is both satisfying and versatile. So, gather your ingredients, fire up your stove, and prepare to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.
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PASTA-ZUCCHINI-MUSHROOM TOSS WITH GARLIC-HERB SAUCE FOR ONE
I bought some zucchini at a farmers' market today. In the fridge, I had fresh mushrooms and decided on this recipe. It's a great way to enjoy garden vegetables of the summer season. This can easily be expanded for more servings.
Provided by VickyJ
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 25m
Yield 2 cups, 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- -Saute minced garlic in 2 Tbsp olive oil for 2-3 min over med-high heat.
- -Add mushrooms and zucchini, and saute for 5 minute.
- -Add seasonings.
- -Cook angel hair pasta according to package directions.
- -Using tongs, add pasta to the vegetable mixture, and toss gently.
- -Enjoy with fresh rolls or garlic bread.
ZUCCHINI LINGUINE ALFREDO
A much lighter pasta Alfredo recipe that's packed with veggies and flavor, but tastes as good as the original. Linguine is extended with shredded zucchini 'noodles' to lower the calorie count and up the nutrition! I promise you can't even tell the zucchini is in there. A great way to use up summer's zucchini abundance too!
Provided by Jacqueline
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 2h45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Shred zucchini with the shredding blade of a food processor and toss with 1/2 teaspoon salt in a colander. Let the zucchini drain for 2 to 3 hours if possible. Transfer zucchini to several layers of paper towels and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir garlic with 1/2 teaspoon salt and black pepper until garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in portobello mushrooms and cook until mushrooms have released their liquid, the juice has evaporated, and the mushrooms are browned, about 15 minutes. Stir shredded zucchini into the mushrooms and cook, stirring often, until the zucchini are tender but not mushy, about 5 minutes.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook the linguine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain. Transfer linguine into a large serving bowl.
- Toss pasta with zucchini-mushroom mixture, Parmesan cheese, and mushroom Alfredo sauce, tossing until thoroughly combined.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 438.3 calories, Carbohydrate 47.7 g, Cholesterol 26.9 mg, Fat 22.1 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 13.9 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 945.4 mg, Sugar 3.7 g
ZUCCHINI PASTA
This is a great way to use up all that extra zucchini you have! Turn it into pasta! This dish is so good and easy! And for all you low-carbers out there, it fits the bill perfectly!
Provided by ciao4293
Categories Vegetable
Time 35m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Slice clean, unpeeled zucchini into ribbons, using a vegetable peeler, and turning the zucchini as you go.
- Warm 1 TBSP olive oil in a saucepan, on medium heat.
- Saute the garlic briefly, and add tomatoes and oregano.
- Simmer uncovered for a few minutes.
- Heat the remaining oil in a large skillet.
- Add the zucchini.
- Stir for several minutes, until zucchini is soft.
- Add salt and pepper to taste, then mix in the sauce.
- Add the sausage, stir well.
- Stir in basil, and transfer to a serving dish.
- Top with parmesan cheese.
Tips:
- Use a large skillet to cook the zucchini and mushrooms, so they have plenty of room to brown.
- Don't overcrowd the skillet, or the vegetables will steam instead of brown.
- Cook the zucchini and mushrooms over medium-high heat, so they get a nice sear.
- Add the garlic and herbs towards the end of cooking, so they don't burn.
- Use a good quality olive oil to make the garlic-herb sauce. A flavorful olive oil will really elevate the dish.
- Season the pasta water generously with salt. This will help to flavor the pasta throughout.
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Don't overcook the pasta, or it will become mushy.
- Toss the pasta, zucchini, mushrooms, garlic-herb sauce, and Parmesan cheese together in a large bowl. Make sure to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce.
- Serve the pasta immediately, topped with additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Conclusion:
This pasta zucchini mushroom toss with garlic herb sauce is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is packed with flavor. The combination of zucchini, mushrooms, garlic, herbs, and Parmesan cheese is simply irresistible. This dish is also very versatile. You can add other vegetables, such as bell peppers or spinach, or you can use a different type of pasta. You can also adjust the amount of garlic and herbs to suit your taste. No matter how you make it, this pasta dish is sure to be a hit.
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