Creamy Zucchini and Basil Sauce for Pasta or Rice
Servings: 1 bowl
Inspired by French Provencçal cuisine, this creamy and flavorful sauce is prepared with pan-fried zucchini and fresh basil leaves. And for the creaminess, you can replace Greek yogurt with cream cheese, crème fraîche, or goat cheese.
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Equipment
- 1 Blender
Ingredients
- 2 zucchini
- 1 onion
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 100 gr yoghurt Greek yogurt or cream cheese, goat cheese, cream
- 1 stalk basil fresh 15 to 20 leaves
- salt
- pepper freshly grounded
Instructions
Sauté zucchini
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet.
- Rinse the zucchinis and trim the ends. Peel and chop the onion and garlic. The smaller the pieces, the faster it cooks.
- Add zucchini, onion, and garlic in the pan. Season with salt and pepper and cook for about 15 minutes over medium heat.
Mix the sauce
- As soon as the zucchini is tender, put it in the blender with the basil leaves and Greek yogurt.Ideally start by adding half of the quantity of Greek yogurt, mix and little by little add the rest until you get the texture you like.
- Taste, and adjust the seasoning if necessary (more basil, salt or pepper).
Notes
Serve warm or hot with pasta, rice, gnocchi, or even fish or poultry.