Dinner for 6

Creamy Zucchini Pasta with fresh herbs (cilantro

Name: Creamy Zucchini Pasta with fresh herbs (cilantro
Total time: 28 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 3 cups diced zucchini; 2 shallots; 1 tbsp minced garlic; 1 lb long pasta; 1/2 cup pasta water; 1 cup heavy cream; 20 basil leaves; 1 tsp sea salt (optional); 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper (optional); 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (optional)

$9.87for 428 minServes 6

Long pasta is tossed with tender zucchini, shallots, cream, basil, and parmesan for a smooth skillet sauce.

Creamy Zucchini Pasta with fresh herbs (cilantro

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Zucchini and summer squash, 0.85 lb$1.79/lb typical	0.85 lb	$1.51Typical price
	Leeks and shallots, 0.3 lb$3.49/lb typical	0.3 lb	$1.09Typical price
	Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical	a little	$0.08Typical price
	Pasta, 16 oz$0.10/oz typical	16 oz	$1.60Typical price
	Heavy cream, 8.25 oz$0.22/oz typical	8.25 oz	$1.83Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, 5$1.49 each typical	5	$7.45Typical price
	Parmesan, 1.25 oz$0.55/oz typical	1.25 oz	$0.72Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$14.81

Swaps

Swap zucchini and summer squash for bell peppersabout $0.70/lb more at typical prices
Swap heavy cream for evaporatedabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
Swap pasta for egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSalt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

28 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
6servings as written
$$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$2.47 per serving$9.87 for 4

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Ingredients

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 cups diced zucchini
2 shallots
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 lb long pasta
1/2 cup pasta water
1 cup heavy cream
20 basil leaves
1 tsp sea salt (optional)
1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper (optional)
3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Steps

Boil the pasta in salted water until tender, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Cook the zucchini and shallots for 6 to 8 minutes until tender, then stir in the garlic for 1 minute.
Add the cream and pasta water, and simmer for 3 minutes.
Toss the drained pasta, basil, pepper, and parmesan into the skillet until coated and hot.