Creamy Lemon Zucchini Pasta: A Delightfully Easy Summer Dish
A creamy and refreshing pasta dish ideal for summer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of choice
- 2 medium zucchinis, spiralized
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 lemon juiced and zested
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions, then drain.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add garlic, sauté for 1 minute.
- Add the spiralized zucchini and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream, lemon juice, and zest. Stir to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper, then add cooked pasta and toss to coat.
- Mix in parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
Notes
- Adding grilled chicken makes it a complete meal.
- Adjust lemon juice to taste for more acidity.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg