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Creamy zucchini pasta with spaghetti, corn, Parmesan, and basil

Pasta with Creamy Zucchini Sauce

Make creamy zucchini pasta with grated zucchini, garlic, corn, Parmesan, and spaghetti for a quick, comforting vegetarian dinner.
Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 15 minutes Total: 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 50 g unsalted butter
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/2 onion finely sliced
  • 600 g zucchini grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon each salt and black pepper
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock
  • 3/4 cup Parmesan finely grated
  • 1 cup corn canned and drained or fresh
  • 300 g long-strand pasta spaghetti, fettuccine, or bucatini
  • extra Parmesan for serving
  • fresh basil, bacon, or pangrattato for optional finishing

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Cook the pasta according to the packet directions, stopping 2 minutes early so it remains slightly firm. Reserve a large mug of pasta water, then drain.
  • Melt the butter in a large skillet or pot over medium-high heat.
  • Add the garlic and onion and cook for about 1 1/2 minutes, until the onion is lightly golden.
  • Add the zucchini and cook for 1 minute. Add the salt and pepper, then stir for 2 minutes until the zucchini reduces by about half.
  • Stir in the cream, stock, Parmesan, and corn. Bring to a simmer, reduce the heat to medium, and simmer for 3 minutes.
  • Add the pasta and toss with two wooden spoons for about 2 minutes, until the sauce coats the strands. Add a splash of reserved pasta water if it becomes too thick.
  • Remove from the heat and serve immediately with extra Parmesan.