Penne with Zucchini-Parmesan Sauce

Name: Penne with Zucchini-Parmesan Sauce
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 237 milliliters packed basil leaves; 1 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 4 garlic cloves, chopped; 59 milliliters heavy whipping cream; 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided; 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 57 grams 1/2 cup shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, divided; 227 grams uncooked penne pasta; 2 Tbsps pine nuts, toasted; 473 milliliters chopped Vidalia or other sweet onion (about 1 large); 6 liters water; 340 grams 1/2 cups (1/4-inch-thick) slices small zucchini (about

Penne with Zucchini-Parmesan Sauce might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe covers 19% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 4. One portion of this dish contains about 16g of protein, 18g of fat, and a total of 433 calories. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes. 1 person found this recipe to be scrumptious and satisfying. A mixture of heavy whipping cream, zucchini, pine nuts, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. To use up the water you could follow this main course with the Watermelon-Peach Slushies as a dessert.

Instructions

Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

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Add zucchini to pan; saut 5 minutes or until tender and golden.

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Remove from pan; cool.

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Place 1/4 cup cooked zucchini, basil, 1/4 cup cheese, pine nuts, and garlic in a food processor; process until finely chopped. (Keep mixture in processor.)

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Heat remaining 2 teaspoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

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Add onion to pan; saut 10 minutes or until golden. Return remaining cooked zucchini to pan.

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Remove from heat.

Combine 6 quarts water and 1 teaspoon kosher salt in a large Dutch oven, and bring to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water according to package directions.

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