Lemon Basil Zucchini Pasta Alfredo by @halfbakedharvest

35 min

4 servings

🍝

0.45 kg

Linguine or fettuccini

🧈

90 ml

Salted butter

🍋

1

Lemon

🌿

15 g

Fresh basil

🧅

1

Yellow onion

🧄

2 cloves

Garlic

🥒

2

Zucchini or yellow summer squash

🌿

30 ml

Fresh thyme leaves

🧂

1 pinch

Salt

⚫

1 pinch

Black pepper

🌶️

1 pinch

Chili flakes

🥛

240 ml

Heavy cream

🧀

140 g

Grated parmesan cheese

  1. Cook
    • linguine or fettuccini

    Cook the pasta according to package instructions.

  2. Melt
    • salted butter
    • yellow onion

    In a pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until caramelized.

  3. Add
    • garlic

    Add the garlic and cook for another minute.

  4. Add
    • zucchini or yellow summer squash

    Add the zucchini slices and cook until tender.

  5. Add
    • fresh thyme leaves
    • salt

    Add the thyme, salt, black pepper, and chili flakes. Stir to combine.

  6. Pour
    • heavy cream

    Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.

  7. Stir
    • grated parmesan cheese

    Stir in the grated parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.

  8. Add
    • linguine or fettuccini

    Add the cooked pasta to the pan and toss to coat in the sauce.

  9. Garnish
    • fresh basil
    • lemon

    Garnish with fresh basil and lemon slices before serving.

Lemon Basil Zucchini Pasta Alfredo by @halfbakedharvest

35 min

4 servings

🍝

0.45 kg

Linguine or fettuccini

🧈

90 ml

Salted butter

🍋

1

Lemon

🌿

15 g

Fresh basil

🧅

1

Yellow onion

🧄

2 cloves

Garlic

🥒

2

Zucchini or yellow summer squash

🌿

30 ml

Fresh thyme leaves

🧂

1 pinch

Salt

⚫

1 pinch

Black pepper

🌶️

1 pinch

Chili flakes

🥛

240 ml

Heavy cream

🧀

140 g

Grated parmesan cheese

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/9

    Cook the pasta according to package instructions.

    🍝linguine or fettuccini

  2. Step 2/9

    In a pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until caramelized.

    🧈salted butter
    🧅yellow onion
    🥄spatula

  3. Step 3/9

    Add the garlic and cook for another minute.

    🧄garlic
    🥄spatula

  4. Step 4/9

    Add the zucchini slices and cook until tender.

    🥒zucchini or yellow summer squash
    🥄spatula

  5. Step 5/9

    Add the thyme, salt, black pepper, and chili flakes. Stir to combine.

    🌿fresh thyme leaves
    🧂salt
    ⚫black pepper
    🌶️chili flakes
    🥄spatula

  6. Step 6/9

    Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.

    🥛heavy cream
    🥄spatula

  7. Step 7/9

    Stir in the grated parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.

    🧀grated parmesan cheese
    🥄spatula

  8. Step 8/9

    Add the cooked pasta to the pan and toss to coat in the sauce.

    🍝linguine or fettuccini
    🥄spatula

  9. Step 9/9

    Garnish with fresh basil and lemon slices before serving.

    🌿fresh basil
    🍋lemon
    🔪knife
    🪵cutting board

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Pasta, Dairy, Fruit, Herbs, Vegetables, Spices

Ingredients

linguine or fettuccini, salted butter, lemon, fresh basil, yellow onion, garlic, zucchini or yellow summer squash, fresh thyme leaves, salt, black pepper, chili flakes, heavy cream, grated parmesan cheese

Allergens

Gluten, Dairy

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegetarian

Calories

600 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 20g, Carbohydrates: 60g, Sugar: 6g, Fat: 30g, Fiber: 4g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 200mg, Iron: 2mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 500IU, Vitamin C: 20mg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

15 minutes

Cooking

20 minutes

Overall

35 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

9 steps

Equipments

Utensils

knife, cutting board, spatula, grater

Appliances

stove, pot, pan

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course

Occasions

Dinner

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@halfbakedharvest

Origin

Cuisine

Italian

Geographic

Italy, Europe

Various

Aspect

Texture

Creamy

Flavors

Savory

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (covered), fridge : 3 days (airtight container), freezer : 1 month (airtight container)