What are the three ingredients in creamy sauce?

Most basic creamy sauces start with cream, butter, and Parmesan cheese. For creamy zucchini sauce, zucchini replaces butter as the flavor base, while heavy cream and cheese build richness.

How to make zucchini sauce pasta?

Cook down zucchini with aromatics like garlic and shallots, add cream and cheese, then blend the mixture into a smooth sauce. Toss with cooked pasta and serve with Parmesan and black pepper.

What can you put on zucchini to make it taste better?

Zucchini pairs beautifully with garlic, olive oil, herbs like basil or thyme, lemon zest, cheese, and a touch of spice. Roasting or blending into a creamy zucchini sauce also brings out its flavor.

Can creamy zucchini sauce be made dairy-free?

Yes. Replace heavy cream with coconut cream or cashew cream, and use nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan for a dairy-free version of creamy zucchini sauce.

Creamy Zucchini Sauce Recipe – Light, Silky & Full of Flavor

Name: Creamy Zucchini Sauce Recipe – The Ultimate Summer Pasta Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil; 3 cups diced zucchini (2–3 medium); 2 medium shallots, sliced; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 pound long pasta (spaghetti, bucatini, etc.); ½ cup pasta water; 1 cup heavy cream; 20 fresh basil leaves; 1 teaspoon sea salt; ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper; ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Ingredients

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¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

3 cups diced zucchini (2–3 medium)

2 medium shallots, sliced

1 tablespoon minced garlic

1 pound long pasta (spaghetti, bucatini, etc.)

½ cup pasta water

1 cup heavy cream

20 fresh basil leaves

1 teaspoon sea salt

½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese

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Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

2. Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.

3. Add zucchini and shallots. Sauté for 8–10 minutes until soft.

4. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 more minute.

5. Add cream, basil, salt, pepper, and Parmesan. Simmer for 5 minutes.

6. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain pasta.

7. Blend zucchini sauce until mostly smooth using immersion or high-speed blender.

8. Return sauce to pan. Stir in pasta water and toss with noodles.

9. Serve with extra Parmesan and pepper.

Notes

Use coconut cream and nutritional yeast for a dairy-free version.

Freeze leftovers in cubes for quick meals later.

Top with grilled shrimp or roasted veggies for extra protein.

Author: Emily Frost
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Sauce
Method: Stovetop + Blended
Cuisine: Italian
Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1.5 cups
Calories: 390
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 420mg
Fat: 26g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 13g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 10g
Cholesterol: 55mg