Description
A creamy and flavorful pasta sauce made with sauteed zucchini, garlic, and Parmesan cheese, finished with heavy cream for a rich texture. Perfect for serving over noodles or chicken, this sauce offers a delicious and quick way to elevate your meal with fresh ingredients and a smooth, savory flavor.
Ingredients
Sauce Ingredients
- 2 tbsps butter
- 2 tbsps minced garlic
- 3 cups diced zucchini
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Saute garlic and zucchini: Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat, then add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant. Add the diced zucchini and saute until fully cooked and tender.
- Deglaze the pan: Pour in the chicken stock to the skillet, stirring well to loosen any browned bits stuck to the bottom of the pan for added flavor.
- Puree zucchini mixture: Transfer the zucchini and chicken stock mixture into a food processor. Blend on high speed until smooth and pureed.
- Combine and finish sauce: Return the zucchini puree to the skillet. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and heavy cream until fully incorporated and heated through.
- Season: Add salt and pepper to taste, adjusting seasoning as desired.
- Serve: Spoon the creamy zucchini and Parmesan sauce over cooked noodles, chicken, or your favorite dish and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute vegetable stock to make this dish vegetarian-friendly.
- For a thinner sauce, add a little more chicken stock or cream as needed.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and warmed gently before serving.
- Freshly grated Parmesan works best for optimal flavor and texture.
- Use an immersion blender as an alternative to a food processor if preferred.
