Creamy Sausage and Zucchini Pasta | Paste cremoase cu cârnați și dovlecei
Ingredients
Instructions
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Prepare the Vegetables
- Finely chop the onion and zucchini.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add the onion and sauté for about 2 minutes until it changes color.
- Add the zucchini to the pan and cook until tender.
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Add the Meat
- Add the sausage filling (or minced meat) to the pan and cook until browned.
- Pour in the white wine (or pasta water) and let it cook down.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Be sure to taste before adding salt if using sausage.
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Add Tomato Broth
- Stir in the tomato broth and cook for another 2 minutes until everything is combined.
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Cook the Pasta
- In a separate pot, bring water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package instructions.
- Once cooked, drain the pasta and reserve some of the pasta water.
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Combine and Finish
- Add the cooked pasta to the pan with the meat and vegetables.
- Pour in 50 ml of cooking cream and a little bit of pasta water to create a creamy sauce.
- Stir everything together and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until everything is well combined.
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Serve
- Plate the pasta and top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
- Garnish with fresh parsley for a burst of color and flavor.
