Zucchini Pasta with Basil Cream
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this vibrant and creamy Zucchini Pasta with Basil Cream recipe! Featuring tender zucchini noodles, or "zoodles," sautéed to perfection and coated in a luscious basil cream sauce, this dish is a low-carb delight bursting with fresh flavors. The rich combination of heavy cream, aromatic garlic, Parmesan cheese, and toasted pine nuts creates a velvety sauce that pairs beautifully with the natural sweetness of zucchini. This quick and easy meal, ready in just 25 minutes, is perfect for anyone seeking a healthier pasta alternative without sacrificing indulgence. Topped with optional chili flakes for a subtle heat and garnished with extra basil, it’s a visually stunning and refreshing dish that’s perfect for summertime or any occasion. Great keywords: zucchini noodles recipe, basil cream sauce, healthy pasta alternatives, quick vegetarian dinner, low-carb zoodles recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium Zucchini
- 1 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons Pine nuts
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Red chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
Wash and dry the zucchini. Use a spiralizer to create zucchini noodles (zoodles). Set aside.
In a small skillet over medium heat, lightly toast the pine nuts for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and let cool.
In a blender or food processor, combine the fresh basil leaves, toasted pine nuts, garlic cloves, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the zucchini noodles and sauté for 2-3 minutes until just tender but not overly soft.
Reduce the heat to low and pour the basil cream sauce over the zucchini noodles. Stir gently to coat the zoodles evenly.
Season the dish with salt, black pepper, and optional red chili flakes for a mild kick.
Cook for an additional 2 minutes, ensuring the sauce is warmed through but not boiling.
Remove from heat and serve immediately. Optionally, garnish with extra Parmesan cheese or fresh basil leaves for presentation.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
378 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.9 g | 43% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.6 g | 78% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 71 mg | 24% | |
| Sodium | 357 mg | 16% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.2 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.1 g | ||
| Protein | 7.7 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 161 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 599 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
