One-Pan Creamy Zucchini Pasta
One-Pan Creamy Zucchini Pasta - is a creamy pasta cooked in one pan with zucchini and squash for a bright flavor. You can use whatever fresh veggies you like but this is a great way to use all that zucchini.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb short pasta
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- kosher salt , (I use about 1 teaspoon)
- 1 lb zucchini or yellow squash, quartered
- 1½ cups ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- 6 leaves basil, torn
Instructions
- In a large pot or saucepan, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook until softened. Add the garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Stir in the pasta and chicken broth. Add salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, cover with a lid, and cook for about 6 minutes stirring every once in a while, quickly replacing the lid. Add the zucchini and squash to the pan. Cook for another 4-6 minutes or until pasta is cooked and zucchini is tender.
- Stir in the ricotta and Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese on top and let it melt. Sprinkle with basil. Add salt and pepper to taste and serve.