Cheesy Squash Pasta Recipe: A Quick and Delicious Delight
Enjoy a quick and creamy one-pot pasta dish featuring zucchini and a dairy-free sauce made with coconut milk. This recipe is both delicious and easy to prepare.
Equipment
- Non-stick frying pan
- Kitchen scales
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
- Julienne peeler
- wooden spoon
- Santoku knife
- Chopping board
Ingredients
- 1 medium Yellow zucchini (regular zucchini is a suitable substitute)
- pasta
- 2 cloves garlic
- ½ onion
- ½ cup light canned coconut milk (avoid carton drinking coconut milk)
Optional Additions
- side salad for serving
- steamed vegetables like broccoli or cauliflower
Instructions
- Prepare the zucchini by cutting it into fine strands using a julienne peeler, sharp knife, or vegetable spiralizer.
- In a single pot, cook the pasta, zucchini, garlic, and onion together until tender.
- Stir in the light canned coconut milk to create a creamy, dairy-free sauce. Serve immediately.
Serving Suggestion
- For a more complete meal, serve with a side salad or steamed vegetables such as broccoli or cauliflower.
Notes
This recipe is naturally dairy-free. For the best creamy sauce, use canned coconut milk and avoid carton drinking coconut milk, which is too watery. Leftover coconut milk can be frozen in a tub.