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Pasta with Creamy Zucchini Sauce

A bowl of pasta covered in a creamy green pesto sauce, topped with grated cheese and cracked black pepper, with a fork resting on the side of the bowl.

Selfadvocatenet.com recipe for month of August 2025

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There’s no cream in this creamy pasta recipe. Instead, the roasted zucchini creates a delicious, creamy sauce. It’s perfect as a meatless main dish or as a side with your favorite protein!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Yield: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, main dish, Side Dish
Cuisine: American

 

Equipment

  • high speed blender

Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion (cut 1/2-inch)
  • 6 cloves garlic (smashed)
  • 24 ounces zucchini (skin on cut in 1/4-inch slices (from 3 to 4 medium))
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese (fresh grated )
  • 1 pound pasta (such as cavatappi, fusilli or rigatoni)

Instructions

  • Toss zucchini with garlic, onion, olive oil, salt and pepper and spread on a sheet pan. Roast 425F about 25 minutes, until tender and browned, tossing halfway.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. When boiling, add the pasta and cook according to package directions for al dente.
  • Drain the pasta reserving some of the water and return to the pot.
  • Remove the vegetables from the oven when done and transfer to a blender. Add the parmesan cheese and broth. Puree until smooth.
  • Toss with the pasta, adding reserved water, as needed to loosen the sauce to your desired taste.
  • Top with fresh black pepper and serve with Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Notes

Makes 9 cups

Nutrition

Serving: 11/2 cups, Calories: 390kcal, Carbohydrates: 66g, Protein: 14g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 5.5mg, Sodium: 244mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 7.5g
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