Creamy Zucchini Pasta Sauce

Ingredients

• 12 oz (340 g) pasta
• 2 medium zucchini, sliced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1/2 cup (50 g) finely grated parmesan
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) heavy cream
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) reserved pasta water, as needed
• Fresh basil
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook the pasta until al dente and reserve pasta water.

2. 2

   Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add zucchini and cook until tender and lightly golden.

3. 3

   Add garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.

4. 4

   Blend the zucchini mixture with parmesan, cream, basil and a splash of pasta water until smooth.

5. 5

   Return the sauce to the skillet over low heat.

6. 6

   Add pasta and toss, loosening with pasta water as needed.