Description
Zucchini Butter Pasta is a delightful, creamy dish that elevates your weeknight dinners into something extraordinary. This quick and easy recipe features al dente spaghetti enveloped in a rich buttery sauce infused with fresh zucchini and aromatic garlic. Perfect for busy evenings or impressing guests, this pasta dish bursts with flavor while being simple to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnishing
Instructions
- Wash and slice zucchini into thin rounds.
- Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente; reserve 1 cup of pasta water then drain.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter, add minced garlic, and sauté until fragrant.
- Add zucchini to the skillet and cook until tender.
- Toss cooked spaghetti into the skillet and combine well.
- Gradually add reserved pasta water to create a creamy sauce.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted; season with salt, pepper, and garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg