Hidden Veggie Green Pasta Sauce

35m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add chopped zucchini, shallots, garlic cloves, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to a baking sheet.
  2. 2Bake at 400F for 35 minutes.
  3. 3Add the baked mixture to a blender with basil leaves, heavy cream, pasta water, and shredded parmesan.
  4. 4Add the sauce to cooked pasta and top with more parmesan.

Ingredients

  • 2 chopped zucchini
  • 2 shallots
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 0.25 cup olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • black pepper
  • 20 basil leaves
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.33 cup pasta water
  • 0.75 cup shredded parmesan
  • cooked pasta

Equipment

baking sheetpanblender

Tips

  • This recipe is good for picky eaters who dislike vegetables as the zucchini is hidden in the sauce.
  • Can be topped with more parmesan.