Pasta with Creamy Zucchini Sauce

Pasta with Creamy Zucchini Sauce

from skinnytaste.com
35 min

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!

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)

Directions

  1. 1

    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.

  2. 2

    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.

  3. 3

    Drain the pasta reserving some of the water and return to the pot.

  4. 4

    Remove the vegetables from the oven when done and transfer to a blender. Add the parmesan cheese and broth. Puree until smooth.

  5. 5

    Toss with the pasta, adding reserved water, as needed to loosen the sauce to your desired taste.

  6. 6

    Top with fresh black pepper and serve with Parmesan cheese, if desired.