Name: 20 minute Lemon Zucchini Pasta with Whipped Goat's Cheese
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: ½ onion (finely chopped ); 4 large zucchini (grated (approximately 3-4 cups) ); 4 garlic cloves (crushed ); 1 cup cream; 1 tsp lemon zest; 1-2 tsp lemon juice; 500 g (1lb) pasta; parmesan (to serve); fresh basil (to serve ); salt and pepper (to taste); 100 g (3oz) goat's cheese; 2-3 tbsp sour cream

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20 minutes is all that stands between you and this glorious bowl of creamy lemon zucchini pasta with whipped goat’s cheese and fresh basil.

Ingredients needed

Olive oil.
Onion.
Fresh garlic cloves.
Zucchini.
Cream.
Lemon zest + juice.
Pasta. I used spaghetti but any pasta shape of your choice will work with this recipe.
Basil, to serve.
Parmesan.
Salt and pepper.
Goat’s cheese.

How to make zucchini pasta

Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguini and cook for 9-10 minutes until al dente then strain (reserve 1 cup of cooking water). While the pasta cooks, make the sauce.
Make the sauce: Heat a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat and add a splash of oil. Sauté the onion and garlic until soft and translucent. Add the grated zucchini and lemon zest and cook for another 5 minutes until the zucchini is cooked and all of its moisture has evaporated. Pour in the cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 5 minutes then add the lemon juice, salt and pepper. Stir in the fresh basil and a generous handful of grated Parmesan cheese. Toss the pasta with the sauce and add a splash of cooking water.
Make the whipped goat’s cheese: Blend the goat’s cheese and a splash of cream in a food processor (or with an immersion blender) until smooth.
Serve: Add a dollop of goat’s cheese to serving plates/bowls and smear with the back of a spoon. Add the pasta and finish with fresh basil and Parmesan cheese then serve.

What can I add to this zucchini pasta?

Feel free to add chicken or shrimp if you’d like to add to add protein to this recipe. It would also be delicious served with crispy chickpeas or other vegetables like roasted cauliflower. If you’d like to keep this recipe gluten free or low carb, using zoodles or zucchini noodles is a good option and makes the most of in-season zucchini. You could also finish the pasta with some toasted pine nuts.

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