Description
Creamy Zucchini Sauce is a delightful blend of fresh zucchini, aromatic garlic, and rich heavy cream that creates a velvety sauce perfect for pasta, grilled meats, or as a dip.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis (about 400g), chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream (240ml)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (100g)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the zucchini by washing and trimming the ends, then chop into small pieces.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add chopped zucchini, season with salt and pepper, and sauté until tender (5-7 minutes).
- Pour in heavy cream and let it simmer for 5 minutes to meld flavors.
- Blend the mixture until smooth using a blender or immersion blender.
- Return the sauce to the skillet over low heat, stir in grated Parmesan until melted, adjusting seasoning as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Sautéing/Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup (120g)
- Calories: 195
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 40mg