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Zucchini pasta recipe – quick, easy & delicious!

Today I would like to introduce you to my absolute favorite recipe, which is not only very popular in my family, but also fits perfectly with the current zucchini season: Zucchini pasta. If you’re looking for a quick and easy lunch that’s also incredibly creamy and delicious, then this zucchini recipe is just the thing for you ❤️.

Zucchini pasta
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About my zucchini pasta recipe

I recently posted a reel for this zucchini pasta on my social media channels and your reactions were overwhelming! The recipe was so well received that I decided to share it here on my blog too. This gives you the option of printing it out and saving it as a PDF – ideal for your personal recipe collection. In my zucchini pasta recipe, I finely grate the zucchinis, which not only shortens the preparation time, but also offers a wonderful way to use up larger quantities of zucchinis.

Zucchini pasta

Zucchini recipe: quick lunch

This zucchini recipe is perfect for a quick lunch that can be on the table in less than 30 minutes. It has become an absolute favorite in my family. What I particularly like about this zucchini recipe is its flexibility. You can adjust the ingredients to suit your preferences. Whether you like it spicier and add some chilli or refine the recipe with other fresh herbs – there are countless ways to make it just the way you like it.

Zucchini pasta

Pasta with zucchini – the ingredients

  • Pasta: Here farafalle. But can be replaced by penne, spaghetti or any other pasta shape.
  • Olive oil: For frying; can be replaced by vegetable oil or butter.
  • Onion & garlic : Seasoning; can be replaced by shallots.
  • Vegetable broth: flavor; can be replaced with chicken broth, white wine or water.
  • Zucchini: main ingredient; can be substituted with carrots.
  • Pasta water: Binds the sauce; irreplaceable.
  • Crème fraîche: creaminess; can be replaced by sour cream or sour cream.
  • Fresh herbs: aroma; can be replaced by parsley.
  • Parmesan: seasoning; can be replaced by pecorino.
  • Salt & pepper, oregano: standard spices; oregano can be replaced by thyme.
  • Chili flakes (optional): Spiciness; can be replaced by cayenne pepper.
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Step-by-step instructions

  • Cook the pasta: Cook the pasta in salted water until al dente and then keep warm in the pasta water. In the meantime, you can prepare the next steps.
  • Sauté, fry & deglaze: Heat the olive oil in a pan, sauté the onions and garlic and deglaze the onion and garlic mixture with the vegetable stock. Add the grated zucchini to the pan and fry briefly.
  • Add the pasta: Add the al dente pasta to the pan, mix with the zucchinis and fry for 3-4 minutes. Gradually add pasta water until the pasta is cooked.
  • Make creamy: Stir in the crème fraîche, Parmesan and chopped basil.
  • Season & serve: Season to taste with salt, pepper and oregano. Top with additional Parmesan and fresh herbs and enjoy.
Zucchini pasta

Frequently asked questions

  • 1. can I cook the pasta in advance?
    Yes, you can cook the pasta in advance. Make sure to keep it warm in the pasta water just before serving and add it to the zucchini mixture just before serving.
  • 2. can I use other vegetables?
    Yes, you can replace the zucchinis with other vegetables such as carrots, yellow zucchinis or peppers. Make sure you grate the vegetables finely so that they cook quickly.
  • 3. how can I make the recipe vegan?
    Replace the crème fraîche with a plant-based alternative such as soy cream and the Parmesan with vegan cheese or yeast flakes.
  • 4. can I prepare the dish gluten-free?
    Yes, just use gluten-free pasta instead of normal pasta.
  • 5. how can I make the recipe spicier?
    Add chili flakes, cayenne pepper or hot paprika to taste to give the dish more heat.
  • 6 What do I do if the sauce becomes too thick?
    If the sauce becomes too thick, simply add a little more pasta water or vegetable stock to thin it out
Zucchini pasta

These noodles with zucchinis are:

  • Quick & easy: prepared in less than 30 minutes.
  • Creamy & delicious: with crème fraîche and parmesan.
  • Flexible: ingredients can be adapted as required.
  • Spicy: Optionally refine with chili.
  • Seasonal: Perfect for zucchini season.
  • Efficient: Processes large quantities of zucchinis by grating.
  • Versatile: Ideal as a quick lunch.
  • Family favorite: Popular with family and friends.
  • Pan-fried: Pasta is cooked together with zucchini in zucchini water.
Zucchini pasta

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Zucchini Pasta

Zucchini Pasta Recipe

This zucchini recipe is perfect for a quick lunch that’s ready in less than 30 minutes. It’s not only easy to make — in my zucchini pasta recipe, I finely grate the zucchini, which not only shortens the preparation time but also provides a great way to use up larger amounts of zucchini.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Sonstiges 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 Personen
Course: Einfaches Rezept, Familien rezepte, Familiengericht, feierabendessen, Pasta, Pastagericht, Schnelles Mittagessen
Cuisine: Italian, weltküche
Calories: 481
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 400 g Pasta Farfalle (bow-tie pasta)
  • Olive oil for sautéing
  • 1 Onion Diced
  • 3 Garlic cloves Chopped
  • About 100 ml vegetable broth
  • 2 Large zucchini Grated, about 1000 g
  • Ca. 250 ml Pastawasser +/-
  • 150 g Herb crème fraîche
  • A handful of fresh herbs: basil Chopped
  • 100 g Parmesan cheese +/– to taste
  • Spices: salt & pepper Oregano
  • Optional: chili flakes

Equipment

  • My sauté pan
  • Grate

Method
 

  1. Cook the pasta of your choice in salted water until al dente, then keep it warm in the pasta water. Meanwhile, prepare the next steps.
  2. Meanwhile, sauté the onions and garlic in olive oil.
  3. Deglaze with vegetable broth.
  4. Add the grated zucchini and sauté briefly.
  5. Add the al dente cooked pasta to the zucchini, stir, and sauté together for 3–4 minutes. Gradually add a bit of pasta water as needed until the pasta is fully cooked.
  6. Stir in the crème fraîche, Parmesan, and basil.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Top with Parmesan and herbs, and enjoy.

Nutrition

Calories: 481kcalCarbohydrates: 78gProtein: 22gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 408mgPotassium: 286mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 196IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 323mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Diese Nudeln mit Zucchini sind:
  • Quick & Easy: Ready in less than 30 minutes.
  • Creamy & Delicious: Thanks to crème fraîche and Parmesan.
  • Flexible: Ingredients can be adjusted as desired.
  • Flavorful: Optionally enhanced with chili.
  • Seasonal: Perfect for zucchini season.
  • Efficient: Uses up large amounts of zucchini by grating.
  • Versatile: Ideal as a quick lunch.
  • Family Favorite: Loved by family and friends.
  • Pan-Cooked: Pasta is cooked together with zucchini in the zucchini-infused water.

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