Pasta, Zucchini, and Basil With Cream

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

Serves 4 people

Categories: Main Dish, Pasta

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 lb small zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch thick slices
  • 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup torn fresh basil leaf (a handful)
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • 1 lb dry pasta (farfalle, penne, cavatelli)
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, plus additional to serve

Directions

  1. Melt butter with olive oil in a skillet.

  2. Add in zucchini and garlic; cook/stir often over medium heat, until just golden, 5-10 minutes.

  3. Decrease heat to med-low; add in cream; simmer gently until just thickened, 2 minutes.

  4. Add in basil with salt and pepper to taste.

  5. Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large pot of boiling, salted water until al dente; drain.

  6. Add pasta with parmesan to the hot sauce.

  7. Toss well to coat; serve immediately with extra parmesan.

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