Description
Zucchini Butter Pasta is a delightful and creamy dish that effortlessly combines sautéed zucchini with perfectly cooked pasta in a rich butter sauce. Enhanced with hints of garlic and freshly cracked black pepper, this comforting bowl of goodness melts in your mouth, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Quick to prepare and easily customizable, each bite showcases the natural sweetness of zucchini, ensuring a flavorful meal every time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add sliced zucchini to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes until tender but still crisp.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the zucchini mixture in the skillet. Toss with additional butter and grated Parmesan until well-coated.
- Season generously with black pepper and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 40mg