Paccheri Pasta with Creamy Mint Zucchini sauce and Shrimps
A creamy sauce made with zucchini and mint coat deliciously the Paccheri pasta and shrimps. An ode to summer with this fresh flavors.
Servings: 2 People
Calories: 493kcal
Ingredients
- 6.5 oz Paccheri Pasta
- 7 oz Zucchini
- 5.5 oz Shrimps Peeled and deveined
- ⅓ cup White Onion
- 3-4 large Mint leaves
- 1-2 cups Fish stock or Vegetable
- 1 tablespoon Heavy Cream
- ½ Garlic clove pressed
- Olive Oil
- Chili flakes
- Few drops Lemon juice
- Salt
- Black Pepper ground
- A pinch Cardamom ground
Instructions
- Roughly chop the onion and zucchini and sautè in a pan drizzled with olive oil for 3-4 minutes. Add salt, black pepper and stock and let cook for a few minutes, until the zucchini becomes tender (there should be still some liquid left in the pan).
- Transfer the vegetables to a blender and add the mint leaves and the cream. Blend until creamy and smooth. Add more stock if necessary, then set aside.
- In the same pan where you cooked the vegetables, add more olive oil and the minced garlic and sautè at medium heat. When the garlic starts to fry, add the shrimps. Season with salt, pepper, lemon juice and chili flakes and cook 3-4 minutes on each side, until lightly golden. Then set aside to keep warm.
- Meanwhile, in a large pot bring to boil salted water then cook the Paccheri pasta al dente (follow the package instruction for the right timing).
- Transfer the zucchini sauce back in the pan with the shrimps, then drain the cooked pasta and add it to the sauce. Sautè for 1-2 minutes to blend the flavors and serve.
Notes
- Cook shrimp just until pink – Overcooked shrimp turn rubbery, so remove them from the pan once opaque.
- Blend zucchini until smooth for a velvety sauce—add a splash of pasta water if needed.
- Chop mint finely to evenly distribute its flavor without overpowering the dish.
- Salt your pasta water well – It’s the only chance to season the pasta itself.
- Add sauce to pasta off heat to avoid separating the cream.
Nutrition
Calories: 493kcal | Carbohydrates: 75g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g
