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zucchini "pasta" with basil cream sauce

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Rhianna JT
Middle of Nowhwere, CA

So easy and quick, use it as a side dish or main dish.

(1 rating)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 15 Min

Ingredients For zucchini "pasta" with basil cream sauce

  • 1 c
    chicken broth or stock
  • 2 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1 pinch
    cayenne pepper
  • 1 sm
    carrot, cut into julliane strips
  • 4 lg
    zucchini, cut into 1/8 x 5-inch strips
  • 1 Tbsp
    fresh basil, it has to be fresh!!!
  • 1/4 c
    parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 c
    mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 c
    half and half
  • salt and pepper to taste

How To Make zucchini "pasta" with basil cream sauce

  • 1
    In a large skillet, heat stock, garlic and cayenne pepper to boiling high heat.
  • 2
    Add zucchini, cover, and cook until tender 1-2 minutes.
  • 3
    *At the last 30 seconds of cooking the zucchini add carrots if you like them a little tender.*.
  • 4
    Drain off liquid.
  • 5
    Add remaining ingredients to pan and toss until cheese melts.
  • 6
    Serve immediately.

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