Best 5 Cream Pasta Sauce With Zucchini Recipes

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Cream pasta sauces are beloved for their luscious, silky texture that can transform even the simplest dish into a gourmet meal. Infused with the subtle sweetness of zucchini, this creamy concoction boasts a captivating blend of flavors that will tempt your taste buds. Whether you're looking to elevate a casual weeknight dinner or impress your friends at your next dinner party, this delectable sauce, bursting with the flavors of fresh vegetables and herbs, is sure to leave a lasting impression.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CREAM PASTA SAUCE WITH ZUCCHINI



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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

2 1/2 tablespoons butter
7 -8 garlic cloves, minced (LOTS I added like 7 or 8!)
1 tablespoon plain flour
1 cup sour cream (I used FF)
1 cup half-and-half (I've used both) or 1 cup milk (I've used both)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 whole zucchini (julienned or shredded)
fresh shredded parmesan cheese, to taste (optional)
black pepper (optional)

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.

CREAMY PASTA WITH ROASTED ZUCCHINI, ALMONDS AND BASIL



Creamy Pasta With Roasted Zucchini, Almonds and Basil image

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

2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 3 cups)
1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons slivered almonds
1/3 cup heavy cream
1 sprig basil, with leaves and stem
3 tablespoons goat cheese
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
6 ounces whole-wheat spaghetti or linguine

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

PASTA WITH ZUCCHINI CREAM SAUCE



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Make and share this Pasta with Zucchini Cream Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sueie

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

300 g penne pasta
4 medium zucchini
1 1/2 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 clove garlic, crushed
300 ml cream
1/2 cup milk
3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
3/4 cup shredded basil

Steps:

  • Add pasta to a large pan of boiling water and cook until just tender.
  • Whilst pasta is cooking, cut zucchini in half lengthwise, cut diagonally into 5mm slices.
  • Heat butter in pan, add onion and garlic, cook, stirring, until oniion is soft.
  • Add zucchini cook and stir for 1 minute.
  • Stir in cream and milk, simmer, uncovered, 1 minute.
  • Add pasta, cheese and basil to zucchini mixture, stir until combined.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 675.9, Fat 36.4, SaturatedFat 21.8, Cholesterol 117.1, Sodium 381.4, Carbohydrate 73.8, Fiber 11.1, Sugar 4.9, Protein 18.4

ZUCCHINI NOODLES IN GARLIC-PARMESAN CREAM SAUCE



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Elevate simple zucchini with a rich garlic and Parmesan cream sauce. Serve it as a side for chicken or pork with a tossed salad.

Provided by Bibi

Categories     Zucchini Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 ½ medium zucchini, spiralized (about 4 cups)
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup heavy cream
½ cup milk
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
½ cup sliced cherry tomatoes
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Toss zucchini noodles with salt in a large bowl. Spread out on a layer of paper towels to absorb excess moisture.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat, then stir in flour. Add minced garlic and stir until garlic is fragrant and flour has thickened, about 1 minute.
  • Slowly pour in cream and milk, stirring constantly, until the mixture begins to boil and thicken, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Turn heat to low, stir in grated Parmesan cheese, and keep stirring until cheese is melted.
  • Blot zucchini noodles with more paper towels to soak up excess moisture and add zoodles to the sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and warm noodles in the sauce until desired tenderness, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Toss with sliced cherry tomatoes before serving and garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174.9 calories, Carbohydrate 6.7 g, Cholesterol 45.6 mg, Fat 13.7 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 553.8 mg

PASTA WITH TOMATO, ZUCCHINI AND CREAM SAUCE



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Provided by John Rockwell

Categories     dinner, pastas, main course

Time 20m

Yield 3 to 4 servings, depending on appetites

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 clove garlic, chopped
2 medium-size zucchini, sliced 1/4 inch thick
3 medium-size tomatoes, peeled, seeded and diced
1 cup tomato sauce, canned or fresh
Salt to taste
1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese
1 pound of linguine or fresh egg noodles

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

Tips:

  • To make the sauce extra creamy, use heavy cream instead of milk.
  • Add a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese to the sauce for a cheesy flavor.
  • If you don't have white wine, you can use chicken broth or vegetable broth instead.
  • To make the sauce more flavorful, sauté the onion and garlic in butter before adding the other ingredients.
  • If you want a thicker sauce, cook it for a few minutes longer or add a cornstarch slurry.
  • Serve the sauce over your favorite pasta, such as spaghetti, penne, or fettuccine.
  • Garnish the pasta with fresh parsley or basil.

Conclusion:

Creamy Zucchini Pasta Sauce is a quick and easy recipe that's perfect for a weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover zucchini. The sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the zucchini adds a touch of sweetness. This recipe is sure to please the whole family.

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