Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Boil the pasta in salted water according to package instructions until al dente, about 8–10 minutes, then reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add spiralized zucchini to the skillet with garlic and cook for 2–3 minutes until just tender.
- Pour heavy cream into the skillet, add lemon zest and juice, and simmer for about 2 minutes.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted completely into the sauce.
- Add the drained pasta, tossing to coat with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water if needed for consistency.
- Season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Mix in chopped parsley.
- Plate the pasta and garnish with extra Parmesan and a sprinkle of cracked pepper, serving with lemon wedges on the side.
Nutrition
Notes
Avoid overcooking zucchini to keep its crunch. Reserve pasta water for sauce consistency.
