Pasta with Zucchini Sauce

Ingredients

• Conchiglie Pasta 10 oz
• Courgette 1⅒ kg
• Olive Oil 0 fl oz
• Spanish onions 1 head
• Chili Flakes a pinch
• Garlic 3 cloves
• Basil 0 oz
• Oregano 0 oz
• Fresh Mint 0 oz
• 33% Cream 10 fl oz
• Parmesan Cheese 5 oz
• Salt to taste
• Ground Black Pepper to taste

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1

Prepare all the ingredients.

Step 2

In a large pot, bring water to a boil, generously add salt, and add the pasta. Cook for one minute less than the time indicated on the package. When the pasta is ready, drain the water, reserving 1 cup of the cooking water.

Step 3

Cut the zucchini in half, remove the seeds, and grate it using a coarse grater.

Step 4

Finely chop the onion and garlic.

Step 5

Finely chop all the herbs.

Step 6

In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté the onion for 3 minutes.

Step 7

Add garlic and chili flakes, and sauté for 1 minute.

Step 8

Add the zucchini, salt, pepper, and half of the herbs. Bring to a boil, cover with a lid, and simmer over medium heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 9

Add the cream, the remaining herbs, and grated cheese (setting aside a bit for serving), stir, and bring to a boil. If the sauce is too thick, add some pasta cooking water.

Step 10

Mix the pasta with the zucchini sauce.

Step 11

Serve the pasta topped with grated cheese.