Courgette and Basil with Cream Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time20 MinCooking Time30 Min
Ready In50 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexJust EnjoyServings4
CuisineCourse
MethodVegetarian
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Butter30 Gram
 Extra virgin olive oil2 Tablespoon
 Courgettes500 Gram
 Garlic4 Clove (5gm), finely chopped
 Double cream300 Milliliter
 Basil leaves1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Salt, black pepper
 Pasta500 Gram, dried
 Grated parmesan4 Tablespoon

Directions

Melt butter with olive oil in a large frying pan.
Add courgettes and cook, stirring frequently over medium-high heat, until just golden, 10 minutes.
Reduce heat to medium-low.
Add garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until courgettes are soft, 5-10 minutes.
Add cream and simmer gently until just thickened, 2 minutes.
Add basil with salt and pepper to taste.
Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large pot of boiling, salted water, until firm to the bite.
Drain.
Add pasta with parmesan to the hot sauce.
Toss well to coat.
Serve immediately with additional parmesan.
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