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easy cream cheese and zucchini pasta

Easy cream cheese and zucchini pasta

This easy cream cheese and zucchini pasta is a great option for a quick lunch. The cheese fits perfectly with zucchini and the combination is amazing.
5 from 7 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 350 grams zucchini
  • 180 grams short pasta penne, fusilli, etc.
  • 4 tablespoons cream cheese
  • parmesan cheese (vegan parmesan to get a vegetarian dish)
  • 1 clove garlic
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • extra virgin olive oil for cooking

Instructions
 

  • Bring water to a boil.
  • Wash the zucchini and grate it. Wait for the water to boil, add salt and the pasta, and then proceed to the next step. (Cook the pasta al dente.)
    350 grams zucchini, 180 grams short pasta
  • Add some olive oil into a pan over medium heat. Add garlic clove and, once the pan has heated slightly, add the grated zucchini.
    1 clove garlic, extra virgin olive oil, 350 grams zucchini
  • Add some salt and pepper to taste. Cook for about 5-6 minutes.
    salt, black pepper
  • After the time has passed, take away the garlic clove. Turn off heat and add cream cheese and some grated parmesan. Mix it all together and taste. Add more parmesan, salt, or pepper if needed. (If you would like to have more cream cheese, you can add one more spoonful of it per person.)
    4 tablespoons cream cheese, parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper
  • Drain the pasta and add it to the pan and mix everything well. Serve.

Caution

Nutritional information shall not be used for medical reasons.

Keyword easy pasta recipe, pasta with cheese recipe, zucchini pasta recipe
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