Description
Meghan Markle’s slow-cooked zucchini pasta recipe creates a creamy, comforting dish with just a few simple ingredients. It’s rich, flavorful, and 100% dairy-free.
Ingredients
- 4 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 8 oz spaghetti
- Fresh basil and grated cheese for serving
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot. Sauté onions until translucent, then add garlic.
2. Add zucchini slices and stir well. Cook for 5 minutes.
3. Pour in vegetable broth, season with salt and pepper, and cover with a lid.
4. Simmer on low heat for 4 hours, stirring occasionally, until zucchini breaks down into a creamy sauce.
5. Boil spaghetti until al dente. Drain and toss with the zucchini sauce.
6. Add lemon juice and adjust seasoning if needed.
7. Plate pasta, top with basil and cheese. Serve warm.
Notes
Store leftover sauce in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Make it gluten-free with chickpea or rice pasta.
Optional: Add crushed red pepper or sautéed mushrooms for extra depth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
