on Aug 19, 2024 If you love pasta like I do, then you need to check out my 12 Pastas for Every Mood round up on the blog. I think you all know by now that I love sneaking veggies into my pasta sauces. My Carrot Pasta makes it to the meal plan (and Mahi’s tiffin) almost every other week and for good reason. Creamy deliciousness that’s good for you? Sign me up please! This Zucchini Basil Pasta is my latest veggie-loaded pasta sauce experiment that turned out way too good. It’s made with equal parts zucchini and basil so it feels like a spin on pesto but there’s some tomato in there too. If you’re looking for a quick, simple, kid-friendly recipe then this zucchini basil pasta is it.
This recipe comes together in under 30 minutes It’s super customisable – you can add more veggies or a protein of your choice to make it more wholesome It makes veggies exciting for the lil ones which is always a bonus
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Make sure to reserve ½ cup of the pasta water for the sauce! This starchy pasta water helps to bind and thicken our zucchini basil pasta sauce. The zucchini and tomatoes should be soft and mushy – fully tender for a really smooth sauce. Make sure you cook them well! If adding additional chopped veggies to the pasta, sauté them before pouring in the blended sauce. You can add in spinach or other greens to the sauce directly (or blend them in if you like, this recipe is super customisable!) Cream is optional but I like adding a little. It makes the sauce tastier + adds good fats I’ve used elbow macaroni here because it holds the sauce well but feel free to use any short pasta shape you want! This sauce would also be great with some spaghetti.
The next time you’re in a crunch and don’t know what to make, let this Zucchini Basil Pasta come to your rescue! This article was written by Navya Khetarpal.
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