# Zucchini Pasta

An easier and lighter version of the famous Spaghetti alla Nerano, featuring zucchini slowly cooked to a mash and tossed with pasta, herbs, and a touch of cream.

- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Dinner
- Difficulty: easy
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- garlic, sliced
- olive oil
- zucchini, chopped
- rosemary
- lemon zest
- chili pepper
- lemon juice
- 1 tbsp heavy cream
- parmesan cheese
- basil, torn
- pasta

## Instructions

1. Sauté sliced garlic in olive oil, then remove and set aside.
2. Add chopped zucchini to the pan, then add rosemary, lemon zest, and chili peppers.
3. Cover and cook on low for 30 minutes.
4. Remove the aromatics from the pan.
5. Mash the softened zucchini with a fork.
6. Add lemon juice, lemon zest, and a tablespoon of heavy cream to the pan, then mix well.
7. Add parmesan and torn basil, mixing to combine.
8. Boil pasta until al dente, then add to the sauce and toss.
9. Finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.

## Equipment

- pan
- slotted spoon
- plate
- lid
- container
- fork
- grater
- wooden spoon
- pot

## Tips

- Use about a tablespoon of heavy cream.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTDjxNP3X/
- Creator: cocolarkincooks
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/f90b1a65-979f-4345-93ee-cab9073755a8
- Extracted: 2026-08-20

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