Whole Wheat Pasta with Zucchini and Almond Cream. A simple and quick first course to prepare. A creamy, healthy, and wholesome dish.
If you’re looking for an alternative to the usual pasta with vegetables, this pasta will win you over. The whole wheat pasta, with its rustic and bold flavor, combined with the delicacy of the zucchini and the creaminess of the almonds, will captivate you from the first bite.
It is a perfect dish for a quick lunch, without sacrificing taste. Few ingredients, a few minutes and the dish is ready.
But let’s see right away how to prepare the whole wheat pasta with zucchini and almond cream.
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Cheap
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 2People
- Cooking methods: Stove
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Spring, Summer
Ingredients
- 5.6 oz whole wheat pasta
- 2 zucchini
- 2 tbsp almond cream
- to taste extra virgin olive oil
- to taste salt
- to taste water
Tools
- 1 Pot
- 1 Pan
- 1 Immersion Blender
How to Prepare Whole Wheat Pasta with Zucchini and Almond Cream
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. When boiling, add the whole wheat pasta.
Wash the zucchini and dice them. In a large pan, heat a drizzle of oil and, if you like, with a clove of garlic. Add the zucchini, salt, and sauté for a couple of minutes.
Add half a ladle of hot water to the zucchini, cover and let cook until tender. (About 5-7 minutes).
Take about 2/3 of the zucchini and put them in the blender glass. Add some of their cooking liquid and two tablespoons of almond cream. Blend until smooth and thick.
Pour the obtained cream into the pan along with the remaining whole zucchini. Drain the pasta al dente (keeping some cooking water) and toss it in the pan with the cream. If it seems too dry, add some cooking water.
Serve immediately, and for a crunchy touch, add a sprinkle of almond crumbs.
Storage
The dish should be consumed immediately to enjoy its creaminess. If there are leftovers, you can store it in the fridge for 1 day and reheat it with a splash of water.
FAQ
Can I replace the almond cream?
If you don’t have almond cream, you can blend 1 oz of peeled almonds with a bit of oil and hot water until reduced to a paste.
