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Creamy zucchini alfredo pasta on a plate with a lemon , a fork, and a bowl of sauce on the side.

Creamy Zucchini Fettucine Alfredo Recipe with Fresh Basil

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This creamy sauce is a great way to utilize the pounds of zucchini we all grow every year! The creamy cheesy flavor makes this a zucchini recipe the whole family will look forward to.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 2.5 cups
Course: Main Course, meal prep, pasta, sauce, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 410

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. zucchini
  • ½ oz. fresh basil
  • 2 oz. shallot
  • 4-5 cloves fresh garlic
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 large lemon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • 1 Large saucepan
  • 1 kitchen spoon
  • 1 Immersion blender
  • 1 food processor with shredder attachment or a box grater
  • 1 Kitchen Scale
  • 1 Measuring Spoon Set
  • 1 juicer for the fresh lemon juice
  • 1 knife

Method
 

  1. Using a food processor or box grater shred the zucchini, then peel the garlic cloves, mince the shallot., and juice the lemon.
  2. Place a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the oil and then the zucchini. Stir and allow to cook for 2 minutes.
  3. Add the salt & pepper the pot and stir to combine. The salt will help to release the liquid from the zucchini.
  4. Place the lemon juice, garlic cloves, and shallot into the pot with the zucchini and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  5. After simmering add the basil leaves and continue to simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
  6. Add the heavy cream and stir to combine, simmer for another 2 minutes.
  7. Lower the temperature and using an immersion blender, blend the ingredients until they are smooth but maintain a little texture. Simmer for 1-2 minutes just to reduce excess moisture.
  8. Finally remove the sauce from the heat and stir in the shredded parmesan cheese. Taste and adjust the salt and pepper. Serve the sauce over pasta and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 18.6gProtein: 6.6gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 22.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.9gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 107.6mgSodium: 1159.6mgPotassium: 745.8mgFiber: 4.4gSugar: 10.3gVitamin A: 2120.9IUVitamin C: 60.3mgCalcium: 138.7mgIron: 1.7mg

Notes

  • Note that 1 serving of sauce is approximately 4-5 Tbsps. and the calorie count is for 2 ½ cups of sauce. 

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