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Creamy Zucchini Pasta Sauce

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Creamy zucchini pasta sauce made by blending sautéed zucchini with aromatics into a smooth, light, and comforting sauce that coats pasta beautifully without heavy cream.

Ingredients

  • 2 medium zucchinis, chopped
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup vegetable broth or water
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream or milk (optional)
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 12 oz cooked pasta of choice
  • Fresh basil or parsley (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
  2. Sauté chopped onion until soft and translucent.
  3. Add minced garlic and cook for 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add chopped zucchini and cook until softened.
  5. Pour in vegetable broth and simmer until zucchini is very tender.
  6. Transfer mixture to a blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
  7. Optional: Add cream or milk and blend again for extra richness.
  8. Return sauce to the pan and season with salt and black pepper.
  9. Gently warm the sauce, then toss with cooked pasta until well coated.
  10. Finish with fresh herbs or Parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes

  • For a vegan version, skip Parmesan and cream and use plant-based milk.
  • An immersion blender can be used for easier blending.
  • Add a splash of pasta water if the sauce becomes too thick.
  • Great additions include spinach, peas, mushrooms, or chili flakes.

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