Craving a creamy, flavorful pasta dish that's easy to make and packed with fresh, vibrant flavors? Look no further than creamy linguine with zucchini! This delightful recipe combines the delicate sweetness of zucchini with the rich creaminess of a luscious Parmesan sauce to create a harmonious balance of textures and flavors. Whether you're looking for a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner, or a special treat for a cozy gathering with friends, this creamy linguine with zucchini will surely become a favorite in your culinary repertoire.
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LINGUINE W/ CREAMY ZUCCHINI SAUCE
This is similar to alfredo but not nearly as heavy. I found this in a magazine while on vacation at the St. Lawrence River years ago. My now married daughter is coming home for a few days and has been asking me to make this again. Well, it took a few hours to "unearth" this recipe so here it is where I can find it again quickly next time!
Provided by kjt96
Categories Vegetable
Time 40m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Start pasta.
- Heat oil, add garlic for about 30 seconds.
- Add 1/4 of the zucchini; cook on high; stirring to coat with oil.
- Add rest of zucchini. cook about 3 minutes.
- Add sour cream and cheddar cheese.
- Turn off heat while cheese melts.
- Toss with pasta.
- Serve with extra parmesan or romano cheese to top.
- Creamy and YUMMY!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 608.9, Fat 16.6, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 24.2, Sodium 304.9, Carbohydrate 92, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 8.2, Protein 22.9
CREAMY TOMATO BASIL ZUCCHINI "LINGUINI" RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: olive oil, chicken breast, cherry tomatoes, salt, pepper, garlic powder, dried basil, zucchinis, salt, olive oil, garlic, chicken broth, greek yogurt, parmesan cheese, dried basil
Provided by Mercedes Sandoval
Categories Dinner
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Use a peeler to thinly slice zucchini into "linguini" noodles. Set aside in a bowl and mix with salt. Let sit for 20 minutes to draw moisture out of the noodles. Drain the zucchini with a clean dish cloth or paper towels.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Add in chicken breast, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Cook until no longer pink. Add in zucchini noodles, cherry tomatoes, and dried basil. Cook for an additional minute and remove from heat. Set aside in a bowl.
- Heat olive oil for for the creamy sauce in the skillet. Add in garlic cloves and cook for about 30 seconds. Add in chicken broth to cool skillet, and reduce heat to low. (This step is important: if skillet is too hot, the Greek yogurt will curdle, so allow it to cool down before adding it in).
- Add in Greek yogurt, parmesan, and dried basil. Mix until well combined. Add in the chicken, zoodles, and tomato mixture. Mix together and then remove from heat.
- Serve and garnish with fresh chopped basil, as desired.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 553 calories, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 41 grams, Sugar 16 grams
CREAMY LINGUINI FOR TWO
A very quick and delicious pasta dish with a light, creamy blend of Parmesan cheese and ground nutmeg. Serve with a tossed green salad and some garlic bread.
Provided by SHERRANCE
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta
Time 30m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for about 7 to 8 minutes or until al dente; drain. Remove from pot, cover and set aside.
- Meanwhile, in a small skillet cook bacon over medium heat until crispy. Break up into small pieces and set aside.
- In the pasta pot, melt butter over medium-low heat and add cream; heat thoroughly, but do not allow to boil. Combine cooked pasta with butter/cream mixture. Add Parmesan cheese and bacon; toss well. Allow sauce to thicken for a few minutes; add ground white pepper and nutmeg. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 992.4 calories, Carbohydrate 85.8 g, Cholesterol 173 mg, Fat 62.1 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 26.5 g, SaturatedFat 35.2 g, Sodium 656 mg, Sugar 4.2 g
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
LINGUINE WITH ZUCCHINI
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories dinner, weekday, pastas
Time 30m
Yield 3 main dish servings, 4 or more first-course servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Set three quarts of salted water over high heat in a large covered pot.
- While the water is heating, place a large skillet over medium heat and add four tablespoons of the olive oil. Add the onion and saute for a few minutes, until tender but not brown. Stir in the garlic, cook briefly, then add the tomato. Cook, stirring, over high heat until some of the liquid in the tomato evaporates.
- Add the zucchini and stir-fry for a few minutes until the zucchini wilts. Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes. Season to taste with salt and black and red pepper. Set aside.
- When the water boils, add the linguine and cook uncovered until it is al dente, about seven minutes. Drain thoroughly. Lightly season the linguine with salt if desired, toss with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and divide among three or more individual plates.
- While the linguine is draining, reheat the zucchini mixture. As soon as the linguine is portioned out, divide the zucchini mixture evenly, mounding it on top of each serving of pasta. Dust with Parmesan cheese and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 536, UnsaturatedFat 20 grams, Carbohydrate 68 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 733 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams
CREAMY LINGUINI WITH CHICKEN, ZUCCHINI AND RED BELL PEPPER
A tasty pasta dish with a lightened up cream sauce and filling ingredients. I originally got this recipe from Recipe4Living and it was considered a budget dish. I've changed it up a few times to make it to our liking and included chicken and peppers. I have also changed the creamy sauce recipe to make it lighter then the original. Not hard to do, but definitely helps in reducing calories!
Provided by zello81
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add diced zucchini, diced red pepper and minced garlic to hot oil. Season with salt and red pepper flakes. Cook, turning occasionally, until zucchini and red pepper are slightly browned on each side, about 20 minutes. Meanwhile, bake chicken in shallow glass baking dish at 350 degrees for 25 minutes and bring a large pot of generously salted water to boil. Cook pasta until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, and set aside. Stir 2% milk into zucchini and red pepper, and simmer until it is reduced by about half, about 10 minutes. Cut chicken into bite sized pieces. Add chicken and pasta to skillet, and stir well. Mix in 1/2 cup of parmesan cheese. Sprinkle parsley over top and toss.
Tips:
- Use fresh zucchini: Fresh zucchini has a better flavor and texture than zucchini that has been stored for a long time.
- Cook the zucchini until it is tender-crisp: Overcooked zucchini will be mushy and bland.
- Use a good quality cream sauce: The cream sauce is the key to this dish, so it is important to use a sauce that you like.
- Add some Parmesan cheese: Parmesan cheese adds a nutty flavor to the dish.
- Serve immediately: This dish is best served immediately after it is made.
Conclusion:
Creamy linguine with zucchini is a quick and easy pasta dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is made with simple ingredients that are readily available, and it is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy pasta dish, give creamy linguine with zucchini a try.
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