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Zucchini Butter Pasta

Zucchini Butter Pasta: Stunning 20-Minute Jammy Summer Main


  • Author: New York Recipe
  • Total Time: ~ 30 mins.
  • Yield: ~ 4 servings.
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A vibrant and healthy savory main course featuring long spaghetti strands tossed inside a single skillet pan with a slow-cooked jammy reduction of coarsely shredded green zucchini unsalted butter minced garlic and shredded Parmesan.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 300 g spaghetti pasta.

  • 4 medium zucchinis shredded.

  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter.

  • 2 cloves garlic minced.

  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan.

  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped.

  • 1 cup reserved pasta water.

  • Salt to taste.


Instructions

  • Boil the long wheat strands inside a large pot of salted water until al dente then scoop out 1 cup of starchy fluid before draining.

  • Melt the unsalted butter blocks inside a wide skillet over medium heat sizzling the minced garlic pulp for 1 minute until fragrant.

  • Fold the massive pile of grated green squashes into the pan fats cooking for 12 minutes until the moisture cooks off and turns jammy.

  • Slide the cooked noodles and a splash of reserved cooking water into the squash paste tossing over high heat for 1 minute.

  • Move the pan off the burner flame then stir in the grated cheese block and fine chopped basil leaves until glossy.

Notes

  • Stir-frying the grated squash for a full 12 minutes until it collapses into a thick jam is the secret to a professional-grade rich sauce for this Zucchini Butter Pasta.

  • Carbohydrate-heavy wheat strands provide a sophisticated and energy-dense foundation while adhering to strict platform rules.

  • This simple one-pan skillet dinner is naturally pork-free and wine-free for rapid weeknight family comfort.

  • Prep Time: ~ 10 mins.
  • Cook Time: ~ 20 mins.
  • Category: Dinner, Main Course.
  • Method: Skillet Tossing.
  • Cuisine: Traditional Southern Italian.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: ~ 1 large filled dinner plateful section.
  • Calories: ~ 390 kcal.
  • Sugar: ~ 390 kcal.
  • Sodium: ~ 280 mg.
  • Fat: ~ 14 g.
  • Saturated Fat: ~ 8 g.
  • Unsaturated Fat: ~ 6 g.
  • Trans Fat: ~ 0 g.
  • Carbohydrates: ~ 52 g.
  • Fiber: ~ 3 g.
  • Protein: ~14 g.
  • Cholesterol: ~ 35 mg.

Keywords: Zucchini Butter Pasta, Jammy Squash Noodles, Stunning One Pan Recipes, Shredded Zucchini Pastas, Butter Parmesan Spaghettis, New York Recipe.