Description
A creamy and flavorful zucchini sauce that’s perfect for pasta or as a dip.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis, grated
- 1 cup heavy cream or coconut cream
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional for serving)
- Fresh herbs, like basil or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until they are translucent and fragrant.
- Stir in the grated zucchini and let it cook for about 5 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy or coconut cream, mixing well. Season with salt and pepper to your liking.
- Allow the sauce to simmer for another 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally until it thickens.
- Enjoy hot, either over your favorite pasta or as a delicious dip, garnished with grated Parmesan and fresh herbs.
Notes
For added flavor, consider incorporating red pepper flakes or a squeeze of lemon juice. Experiment with different creams and spices to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg