Description
This Lemon Zucchini Pasta is bursting with flavor! Made with fresh zucchini, zesty lemon, and just a few ingredients, it’s your go-to for a quick, healthy meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 pound pasta (spaghetti), uncooked
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 medium zucchini, shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup pecorino cheese (or parmesan cheese), grated
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta until al dente, about 8–10 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, drain, and set pasta aside.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic, zucchini, paprika, Italian seasoning, and salt. Sauté until the zucchini is tender, about 3–5 minutes.
- Stir in reserved pasta water, cheese, lemon juice, and black pepper. Simmer until sauce thickens, about 3–5 minutes. For a smoother texture, blend for 30 seconds.
- Add cooked pasta and basil to the skillet, tossing to ensure pasta is well coated with sauce.
- Garnish with extra cheese and fresh basil before serving.
Notes
For extra creaminess, consider adding a splash of cream to the sauce.
Feel free to substitute zucchini with other vegetables like spinach or asparagus.
Adjust the seasoning according to personal taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg