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Zucchini pasta sauce with spaghetti and grated Parmesan, served with fresh lemon slices.

Zucchini Pasta Sauce

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 339 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 pounds zucchini grated
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 12 ounces spaghetti or your choice of pasta for serving

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes.
    Sautéing chopped onion and garlic in a white skillet for Zucchini Pasta Sauce.
  • Add the grated zucchini, salt, and pepper, and cook for about 15 minutes until the zucchini is tender.
    Cooking grated zucchini with salt and pepper in a skillet for Zucchini Pasta Sauce.
  • Add the heavy cream to the skillet and bring to a simmer. Cook for an additional 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese and lemon juice. Adjust the salt and pepper if needed.
    Adding heavy cream to grated zucchini for Zucchini Pasta Sauce.
  • Serve with cooked pasta of your choice.

Nutrition

Calories: 339kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 8gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 14gSodium: 687mgFiber: 3g
Keyword Zucchini Pasta Sauce
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