Creamy Courgette Pasta
This Creamy Courgette Pasta is a simple and flavorful dish, perfect for a quick weeknight meal. Fresh courgettes are sautéed to perfection and combined with creamy garlic and herb cream cheese for a rich sauce. Tossed with your favorite pasta, lemon zest, and Parmesan cheese, this dish is full of savory goodness. It’s a great vegetarian option that’s both satisfying and healthy. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a crowd-pleasing dinner the whole family will enjoy!
Ingredients:
2 tbsp Olive oil
300 g Spaghetti or linguine
1 kg Courgettes, chopped into small cubes
200 g Garlic and herb cream cheese
1 Lemon, zest and juice
100 g Parmesan cheese, grated (or vegetarian alternative)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions:
1. Heat olive oil in a large frying pan or sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add courgettes and cook for 10-15 minutes until softened and slightly blackened around the edges.
2. While the courgettes are cooking, boil a pot of well-salted water and cook your preferred pasta (spaghetti or linguine) according to the package instructions.
3. Once the courgettes are ready, turn off the heat. Be sure to reserve a cup of pasta cooking water before draining the pasta.
4. Return the drained pasta to the pan and add the cooked courgettes, garlic and herb cream cheese, lemon zest, juice from half the lemon, reserved pasta water, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
5. Stir vigorously until the cheeses melt and everything combines into a creamy sauce. Taste and add more lemon juice if desired.
Notes:
Courgettes: Frozen courgettes can be used, though they may take slightly longer to cook until all the water evaporates.
Pasta: Feel free to use your favorite pasta shape. Spaghetti or linguine works best for this creamy courgette pasta dish.
Enjoy this creamy, cheesy pasta with fresh courgettes, a perfect weeknight meal!
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