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Creamy Zucchini Pasta Recipe

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This easy family dinner is made with simple ingredients and perfect for a summer weeknight meal. Pasta with Zucchini is made with fresh zucchini, tender spaghetti and ground Italian sausage in a creamy Alfredo-style sauce.

Ingredients

01

Cook pasta.  In a large skillet over medium heat, break apart the Italian sausage while it cooks. Cook until no longer pink and set aside.

02

Add olive oil. Saute zucchini, onions, and garlic until the zucchini is golden brown on both sides. Remove from the pan. Turn heat to low and melt the butter. Whisk in the flour and add the chicken broth.

03

Whisk in the heavy cream and allow to simmer, stirring often, for 3 minutes or until the sauce thickens.

04

Squeeze the lemon in the sauce and add the salt and pepper. Stir in the cooked pasta, sausage and zucchini mixture. Garnish with parsley and Parmesan cheese and serve.

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