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Zucchini Butter Spaghetti: The Ultimate Creamy and Comforting Pasta Dinner

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Creamy Zucchini Butter Spaghetti made with tender zucchini, rich butter sauce, garlic, parmesan cheese, and silky spaghetti. This easy comforting pasta recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners, vegetarian meals, and cozy family dinners.

  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Microwave or Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian-American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 12 oz spaghetti
  • 3 medium zucchini
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Fresh basil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Lemon zest (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook spaghetti until al dente and reserve some pasta water.
  2. Slice or grate zucchini.
  3. Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet.
  4. Cook garlic until fragrant.
  5. Add zucchini and cook slowly until soft and creamy.
  6. Season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
  7. Toss cooked spaghetti into the zucchini butter sauce.
  8. Add parmesan cheese and mix well.
  9. Add reserved pasta water if needed.
  10. Top with basil and lemon zest before serving.

Notes

  • Cook zucchini slowly for creamy texture.
  • Fresh parmesan melts best.
  • Save pasta water for silky sauce.
  • Do not overcook the spaghetti.
  • Fresh basil adds brightness.
  • Perfect for easy vegetarian dinners.
  • Add grilled chicken or shrimp if desired.
  • Store leftovers refrigerated for up to 3 days.
  • Warm gently before serving leftovers.
  • Lemon zest adds fresh flavor.

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