Marry Me Zucchini Recipe
This Marry Me Zucchini Recipe features delicious zucchinis cooked in a creamy sauce, perfect for light yet indulgent meals.
Equipment
- large skillet
Ingredients
- 3 large zucchinis cut into thick bite-sized chunks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup sundried tomatoes chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup vegetable broth
- to taste Salt
- to taste black pepper
- as needed Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Wash zucchinis and trim off the ends, cut them into thick chunks or half-moons.
Sear The Veggies
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, add zucchini in a single layer, cook until golden brown, then flip and brown the other side.
- Remove zucchini and set aside.
Sauté The Aromatics
- Lower heat, add garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes, stir for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add sundried tomatoes and stir.
Deglaze The Skillet
- Pour in vegetable broth and scrape up browned bits, let simmer until slightly reduced.
Simmer The Sauce
- Add heavy cream, stir, and let simmer gently without boiling until sauce thickens.
Melt The Cheese
- Whisk in Parmesan cheese until melted, adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
Combine And Heat
- Return zucchini to the skillet, spoon sauce over, and simmer for 2-3 minutes to combine flavors.
Garnish And Serve
- Remove from heat, scatter fresh basil over top, and serve immediately.
Notes
This dish can be served on its own or over pasta, rice, or with bread to soak up the sauce.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 10gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 400mgIron: 2mg
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