Creamy Penne with Zucchini and Almonds by @maritoemoglie_incucina

27 min

4 servings

🍝

320 g

Penne

🥒

2

Zucchini

🧄

1 clove

Garlic

🌰

40 g

Almonds

🧀

50 g

Parmesan

🍋

1

Lemon zest

🍋

0.5

Lemon juice

🌿

Fresh basil

🫒

Extra virgin olive oil

🧂

Salt

⚫

Black pepper

🍝

1

Pasta cooking water

  1. Slice
    • Zucchini
    • Garlic
    • Extra virgin olive oil

    Slice the zucchini into rounds and sauté them in a pan with a drizzle of olive oil and a clove of garlic.

  2. Cook
    • Zucchini
    • Salt

    Cook until the zucchini become nice and soft, then season lightly with salt.

  3. Cook
    • Penne
    • Pasta cooking water

    Meanwhile, cook the penne in plenty of salted water.

  4. Put
    • Zucchini
    • Garlic
    • Almonds

    Put the cooked zucchini (removing the garlic), almonds, parmesan, lemon zest, a drizzle of olive oil and lemon juice into a mixer.

  5. Blend
    • Extra virgin olive oil
    • Pasta cooking water

    Blend until you get a smooth and fluid cream, adding a splash of pasta cooking water or a drizzle of olive oil if needed.

  6. Drain

    Drain the pasta al dente, put it back in the pot and immediately toss it with the pesto.

  7. Add
    • Pasta cooking water

    Add another small ladleful of pasta cooking water to bind the cream well.

Creamy Penne with Zucchini and Almonds by @maritoemoglie_incucina

27 min

4 servings

🍝

320 g

Penne

🥒

2

Zucchini

🧄

1 clove

Garlic

🌰

40 g

Almonds

🧀

50 g

Parmesan

🍋

1

Lemon zest

🍋

0.5

Lemon juice

🌿

Fresh basil

🫒

Extra virgin olive oil

🧂

Salt

⚫

Black pepper

🍝

1

Pasta cooking water

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/7

    Slice the zucchini into rounds and sauté them in a pan with a drizzle of olive oil and a clove of garlic.

  2. Step 2/7

    Cook until the zucchini become nice and soft, then season lightly with salt.

  3. Step 3/7

    Meanwhile, cook the penne in plenty of salted water.

  4. Step 4/7

    Put the cooked zucchini (removing the garlic), almonds, parmesan, lemon zest, a drizzle of olive oil and lemon juice into a mixer.

  5. Step 5/7

    Blend until you get a smooth and fluid cream, adding a splash of pasta cooking water or a drizzle of olive oil if needed.

  6. Step 6/7

    Drain the pasta al dente, put it back in the pot and immediately toss it with the pesto.

  7. Step 7/7

    Add another small ladleful of pasta cooking water to bind the cream well.

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Grains, Pasta, Vegetables, Nuts, Dairy, Fruit, Herbs, Oils, Spices, Other

Ingredients

Penne, Zucchini, Garlic, Almonds, Parmesan, Lemon zest, Lemon juice, Fresh basil, Extra virgin olive oil, Salt, Black pepper, Pasta cooking water

Notes

Parmesan (grated), Lemon zest (zest of 1 lemon), Extra virgin olive oil (to taste), Salt (to taste), Black pepper (to taste), Pasta cooking water (one ladleful)

Allergens

Gluten, Tree nuts, Milk

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Pescatarian, Egg-Free, soy-free, Sugar-Free, Vegetarian

Calories

480 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 15g, Carbohydrates: 65g, Fat: 17g, Fiber: 4g, Sugars: 4g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 220mg, Magnesium: 45mg, Potassium: 420mg, Iron: 2mg, Sodium: 320mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 12mg, Vitamin E: 3mg, Vitamin A: 60µg, Vitamin B6: 0.3mg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

15 minutes

Cooking

12 minutes

Overall

27 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Easy (1/4)

Steps

7 steps

Equipments

Utensils

to inform

Appliances

to inform

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course

Occasions

Everyday Meal, Summer Lunch

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@maritoemoglie_incucina

Origin

Cuisine

Italian

Geographic

Italy, Europe

Various

Aspect

Texture

Creamy, Smooth, Al Dente

Flavors

Citrusy, Creamy, Savory, Nutty, Garlicky

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

fridge : 1-2 days (store in an airtight container,reheat gently with a splash of water before serving), freezer : not recommended (creamy almond-parmesan sauce may separate and lose texture upon thawing)