Description
Creamy Zucchini Sauce is a rich and velvety sauce that transforms simple ingredients into a luxurious culinary experience. Made with fresh zucchini, garlic, heavy cream, and parmesan cheese, this sauce is perfect for pasta, pizzas, or as a delightful dip. Ready in just 30 minutes, it offers a quick yet indulgent option for busy weeknights or entertaining guests. This creamy delight will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis (about 400g)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream (240ml)
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (50g)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and trim zucchinis; chop them into small chunks.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add chopped zucchini to the skillet; sauté until tender (about 5 minutes).
- Transfer zucchini mixture to a blender; add heavy cream and blend until smooth.
- Return blended mixture to the skillet over low heat; stir in parmesan cheese until melted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste; serve over pasta or as a dip.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Sautéing/Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approximately 180g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 45mg