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Vegan zucchini pasta with parsley and red pepper flakes served on a white plate with a fork next to it.
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Vegan Zucchini Pasta Sauce

Rich and creamy pasta sauce made from blended sauteed zucchini and garlic.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, vegan
Keyword vegan zucchini pasta, vegan zucchini pasta sauce
Diet Gluten-Free Option, Nut-Free, Soy-Free, Vegan
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 279kcal
Author Monica Davis

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 (16oz) package pasta
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 5 cups zucchini sliced ( this is about 3-4 medium zucchini)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 1/2 cups pasta water (reserved from cooking water)
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Instructions

  • Cook your pasta of choice according to the package directions in salted water. (Reserve 1 1/2 cups of the cooking water.)
  • While your pasta is cooking, wash and slice the zucchini into 1 cm thick slices.
  • In a large skillet over medium-low heat, add 2 tablespoons of oil, 4 cloves of minced garlic, and sprinkle with salt and spices.
  • Sauté the zucchini over medium-low heat for about 12-15 minutes, stirring every minute or two to avoid burning, until the zucchini becomes translucent.
  • Reserve 1 1/2 cups of pasta cooking water before draining your cooked pasta.
  • Place the sauteed zucchini in a blender with 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water and blend for 30 seconds. Slowly add in the remainder of the pasta water until the desired consistency is reached.
  • Add the pasta to the large skillet and coat well with the zucchini pasta sauce.
  • Add salt, black pepper, or red pepper flakes to taste if needed, and serve hot.

Notes

    • For a more flavorful sauce, add 2 tablespoons of nutritional yeast when blending the zucchini.
    • Sprinkle with vegan parmesan cheese if desired.
    • This sauce is best served hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1.5cup | Calories: 279kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 159mg | Potassium: 352mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 178IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg