Description
Indulge in the rich, velvety goodness of creamy zucchini sauce, a delightful blend of fresh zucchinis, garlic, and Parmesan cheese. This versatile sauce adds a burst of flavor to pasta, grilled meats, or as a delicious dip. Easy to prepare and perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests, this creamy zucchini sauce is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis (about 500g), chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream (240ml)
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (50g)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (30ml)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and chop the zucchinis into manageable pieces.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and garlic; sauté for about 3-4 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the chopped zucchini and cook for another 5-7 minutes until tender and golden brown.
- Pour in the heavy cream; stir well and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the mixture until smooth or leave it slightly chunky for texture.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup (60g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg