Pasta with zucchini cream and tuna: a simple and super quick dish. A creaminess that will win you over at the first taste.
If you’re looking for an idea for a quick lunch without sacrificing flavor and creaminess, this pasta is the perfect solution!
The sweetness of the zucchini cream meets the bold flavor of tuna (or if you prefer mackerel) in a warm embrace.
A healthy, balanced dish ready in the time it takes to cook the pasta!
Let’s see how to prepare the pasta with zucchini cream and tuna.
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Cheap
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 2People
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Spring, Summer, All seasons
Ingredients
- 6.3 oz pasta
- 2 zucchinis (medium)
- 5.6 oz tuna (or mackerel fillets)
- 1 clove garlic (optional)
- 1 glass water (for cooking the zucchinis)
- to taste extra virgin olive oil
- to taste salt (and pepper)
Tools
- 1 Frying Pan
- 1 Immersion Blender
- 1 Pot
- 1 Knife
How to prepare pasta with zucchini cream and tuna
Wash the zucchinis and cut them into small cubes.
In a pan, heat a drizzle of oil and sauté the zucchinis for a moment. Salt to taste and add a glass of water. Cover and cook until they become tender.
Transfer the zucchinis into the immersion blender’s glass and blend until you get a smooth and homogeneous cream.
In the same pan used earlier (no need to wash it), briefly sauté the broken-up tuna or mackerel fillets.
Pour the zucchini cream into the pan with the fish. Mix well and, if the cream is too thick, add a ladle of pasta cooking water.
Drain the pasta al dente directly into the sauce. Sauté over high heat for a minute, adding a little more water if necessary to make it super creamy.
Serve yourself.
Storage
It is recommended to consume it immediately. Alternatively, you can store it in the fridge for a day in an airtight container and heat it in a pan with a little water.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Can I replace the tuna?
You can use mackerel fillets or smoked salmon for a more refined touch.
