How to Prepare Pasta with Creamy Zucchini Sauce</ h2>
- Boil the Pasta: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil, cook the pasta to al dente, drain, and set aside.
- Cook the Zucchini: Sauté zucchini with olive oil, onion, and garlic until tender.
- Blend the Sauce: Combine cooked zucchini, ricotta cheese, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a blender or food processor, and purée until smooth.
- Mix Pasta and Sauce: Return drained pasta to the pot, top with creamy zucchini pasta sauce, parmesan cheese, and lemon zest, and toss until well combined.
- Season to Taste: Garnish with fresh basil leaves and additional parmesan cheese as desired.
- Serve and savor!
Detailed instructions can be found in the recipe card below.
Nutrition Tip
I used whole milk ricotta cheese in my recipe, but if you want to reduce the calorie content slightly, you can opt for skim milk ricotta cheese. Regardless of your choice, you’ll still enjoy a rich, creamy, veggie-filled pasta sauce.
