Description
Discover the ultimate Creamy Zucchini Sauce, a quick and easy vegetarian favorite that blends fresh zucchini, sautéed onion, garlic, and a velvety mix of heavy cream and Parmesan. This silky sauce comes together in under 30 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights, and adds a nutritious boost to any pasta, grain bowl, or dip. Its light yet rich texture satisfies cravings while keeping calories in check, making it a go‑to comfort dish for healthy eaters. Enjoy it hot or cold, and share with friends.!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchinis, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until translucent.
- Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
- Add zucchini and sauté 5‑7 minutes.
- Pour in vegetable broth, simmer 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat, stir in heavy cream and Parmesan until melted.
- Season with salt and pepper, garnish with basil. Serve over pasta or as a dip.
Notes
- The sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for 2 months. Reheat gently over low heat
- adding a splash of broth if needed. For a lighter version
- substitute half the cream with low‑fat milk and add a teaspoon of cornstarch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Vegetarian
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of sauce
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Creamy Zucchini Sauce, zucchini pasta sauce, easy vegetable sauce, quick creamy sauce, healthy zucchini recipe, vegetarian pasta sauce, low‑fat sauce, Italian zucchini sauce, gluten‑free sauce, comfort vegetable sauce