Fettuccini with Zucchini Cream Sauce Recipe

Name: Fettuccini with Zucchini Cream Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons butter; 5 cloves garlic, finely minced; 6 cups grated zucchini; 4 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 2 teaspoons anchovy paste or 3 anchovy fillets (optional); ½ cup dry white wine; 1 ½ cups heavy cream (or combination heavy and light creams); ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 lb fettuccine pasta, cooked al dente; freshly grated parmesan cheese or romano cheese (or mixture)

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
5 cloves garlic, finely minced
6 cups grated zucchini
4 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons anchovy paste or 3 anchovy fillets (optional)
½ cup dry white wine
1 ½ cups heavy cream (or combination heavy and light creams)
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 lb fettuccine pasta, cooked al dente
freshly grated parmesan cheese or romano cheese (or mixture)

1
Heat olive oil and butter in large skillet over medium heat.
2
Add garlic and saute about 1 minute.
3
Increase temperature to medium-high.
4
Add zucchini and saute until tender; do not brown.
5
There should be some moisture from cooked zucchini in pan, but not too much.
6
Add basil, salt and pepper.
7
Add anchovy paste, if desired.
8
Stir well.
9
Add wine and cook until slightly reduced.
10
Add cream and nutmeg.
11
Cook until reduced by about half.
12
Taste for additional seasoning.
13
Pour over hot fettuccini and toss until well combined.
14
Serve immediately, passing grated cheese.

948

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons butter, 5 cloves garlic, finely minced, 6 cups grated zucchini, and more.

Yes, Fettuccini with Zucchini Cream Sauce falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Fettuccini with Zucchini Cream Sauce

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