Whole wheat pasta with zucchini and almond cream. A simple and quick first course to prepare. A creamy, healthy, and genuine dish.
If you’re looking for an alternative to the usual vegetable pasta, this pasta will win you over. The whole wheat pasta, with its rustic and bold flavor, combined with the delicacy of zucchini and the creaminess of almonds, will captivate you at the first taste.
It’s a perfect dish for a quick lunch, without sacrificing taste. Few ingredients, few minutes, and the dish is ready.
But let’s see right away how to prepare whole wheat pasta with zucchini and almond cream.
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 2 People
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- 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 it boils, add the whole wheat pasta.
Wash the zucchini and dice them. In a large pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil and, if you like, a clove of garlic. Add the zucchini, season with salt, and sauté them for a couple of minutes.
Add half a ladle of hot water to the zucchini, cover, and let them cook until tender. (About 5-7 minutes).
Take about 2/3 of the zucchini and place them in the blender’s glass. Add a bit of their cooking liquid and the two tablespoons of almond cream. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Pour the obtained cream into the pan with the remaining zucchini. Drain the pasta al dente (keeping some cooking water aside) and toss it in the pan with the cream. If it’s too dry, add a bit of cooking water.
Serve immediately, and for a crunchy touch, add a sprinkle of almond flakes.
Storage
The dish should be consumed immediately to enjoy its creaminess. If leftovers remain, you can store them in the refrigerator for 1 day and reheat with a splash of water.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Can I substitute 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.
