Description
A refreshing and creamy pasta dish featuring zucchini and a zesty lemon flavor, perfect for summer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta of choice
- 2 medium zucchinis, spiralized
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, heat a little olive oil over medium heat and sauté the garlic until fragrant.
- Add the spiralized zucchini to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
- Pour in the heavy cream, lemon juice, and zest, stirring to combine.
- Mix in the cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese, tossing until well coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with Greek yogurt.
- Feel free to add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
- This dish is best served immediately but can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: creamy, lemon, zucchini, pasta, summer dish