TAGLIATELLE with ZUCCHINI and creamy mackerel, without cream, easy and quick, a delightful recipe perfect for lunch using seasonal ingredients.
I swear, I made these TAGLIATELLE with ZUCCHINI and creamy mackerel in a hurry because it was late and I had very little in the fridge… and instead it turned out to be an amazing first course 😍 Creamy without using cream, perfectly flavored and super easy to make — one of those recipes that rescue your lunch without stress.
The brilliant thing about these TAGLIATELLE with ZUCCHINI and creamy mackerel is the potato cream that ties everything together perfectly: no cream, but an equally creamy and light result. Plus, zucchini and mackerel go really well together, so you get a complete, quick, and very satisfying dish even when you have little time.
Join me in the kitchen today — we have tagliatelle with zucchini and creamy mackerel.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very inexpensive
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Cooking time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 2People
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Spring, Summer and Autumn
Ingredients
- 2 zucchini
- 1 potato (medium)
- 1 garlic clove
- 4 oz mackerel in oil
Steps
Peel and cut a medium potato into cubes and cook it until soft.
Cut the zucchini into pieces or slices, sauté the garlic, then remove it, add the zucchini and let them cook with a little water, add the mackerel and cover with a lid.
Cook over low heat; meanwhile cook the pasta. Blend the potatoes with a bit of water and add the potato cream to the zucchini.
Drain the pasta, add it to the sauce, add a little water, salt and pepper to taste if you like, and toss to coat.
Enjoy your meal
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TAGLIATELLE with ZUCCHINI and creamy mackerel
Helpful tips
Use floury potatoes for a silkier cream
Do not overcook the zucchini; they should remain slightly crunchy
Add a drizzle of lemon to bring freshness
If you want more creaminess, reserve some of the pasta cooking water.
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FAQ TAGLIATELLE with ZUCCHINI and creamy mackerel
Can I use fresh mackerel instead of canned?
Yes, just cook it first in the pan and then add it to the cream.
Can I substitute the tagliatelle?
Of course, short pasta or whole wheat works fine too.
Can tagliatelle with zucchini be made in advance?
It’s best fresh, but you can prepare the cream in advance.
How to make it even creamier without cream?
Add some of the pasta cooking water or more potatoes to the cream.
