Pasta With Courgette And Walnut Sauce Recipe

Indulge in this elegant yet effortless pasta dish! Ready in under 30 minutes, our Creamy Courgette & Walnut Pasta boasts a vibrant, creamy sauce bursting with nutty walnut flavor and tender courgette. A perfect weeknight meal that impresses.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 612.3 kcal
Protein 33g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Pasta With Courgette And Walnut Sauce

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How to Make Pasta With Courgette And Walnut Sauce

  1. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add 1 finely chopped onion and cook, covered, for 5 minutes until softened.
  2. Add 2 medium courgettes, diced, to the pan. Cover and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.
  3. Meanwhile, cook 250g pasta according to package directions.
  4. Stir in ½ cup walnuts (roughly chopped), 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, ¼ cup double cream, salt, and pepper to taste into the courgette mixture.
  5. Add the cooked pasta and 50g grated Parmesan cheese to the pan.
  6. Toss gently to combine and ensure the pasta is well coated with the sauce.
  7. Serve immediately and garnish with extra parsley (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

27g

Fat

55g

Carbs

26g