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Creamy Zucchini Sauce

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Creamy Zucchini Sauce is a luscious and flavorful sauce that brings an exciting twist to your pasta dishes. This vibrant sauce combines the freshness of seasonal zucchini with aromatic herbs, creating a delightful experience for family dinners or casual gatherings. With its smooth texture and rich taste, this sauce will impress your guests while being simple enough to prepare on busy weeknights. Enjoy it over your favorite pasta, as a dip, or even drizzled over grilled chicken for an added touch of flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 12 ounces dry pasta
  • 2 ½ pounds zucchini
  • ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup sweet onion, diced
  • 1 ½ tablespoons fresh garlic, minced
  • Pinch red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped and divided
  • 4 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped and divided
  • 4 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped and divided
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ¾ cup freshly grated Romano cheese

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package directions; reserve one cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. Cut zucchini in half lengthwise, remove seeds and ends, then shred using a box grater or food processor.
  3. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil and sauté diced onion for three minutes.
  4. Add red pepper flakes and minced garlic; cook for one minute.
  5. Stir in shredded zucchini, salt, pepper, half the herbs; cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook for 15 minutes.
  6. Remove the cover, stir in heavy cream along with remaining herbs; heat through.
  7. Mix in grated Romano cheese and adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.

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