ZUCCHINI " PASTA" WITH BASIL CREAM

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Zucchini

This is another quick but delicious veggie side dish for dinner. I'm not sure where I got the recipe, but I enjoy it more the next day as leftovers!

Provided by bmxmama

Categories     Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup chicken stock
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 small carrot, cut into julienne strips
4 large zucchini, cut into 1/8 x 5-inch strips
1 tablespoon fresh basil, minced (has to be FRESH!)
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1/4 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
1/4 cup half-and-half
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat stock, garlic and cayenne pepper to boiling high heat.
  • Add zucchini, cover, and cook until tender 1-2 minutes.
  • *At the last 30 seconds of cooking the zucchini add carrots if you like them a little tender.*.
  • Drain off liquid.
  • Add remaining ingredients to pan and toss until cheese melts.
  • Serve immediately.

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