Quick pasta recipe with creamy vegetable sauce

Pasta with vegetables is a true classic for quick meals. These spaghetti with zucchini cream sauce are prepared in no time and impress with a creamy sauce made from zucchini, onions, and herbs.

The diced ham optionally adds a savory note, but can also easily be omitted – making the dish vegetarian .

Ingredients (for 4-5 people)

500g spaghetti

1 large zucchini

2 red onions

2 cloves of garlic

125g diced ham (optional)

1 tub of crème fraîche

100g herb cream cheese
(alternatively, add crème fraîche)

200 ml vegetable broth

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp dried oregano

½ tsp black pepper

Salt to taste

fresh parsley for garnish

preparation

1. Prepare the ingredients

Wash the zucchini and cut into small cubes.

Peel and finely chop the onions and garlic.

2. Cook the pasta

Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of plenty of salted water according to the package instructions until al dente .

Then drain, reserving some of the pasta water.

3. Sauté the vegetables

Heat olive oil in a large frying pan.

Sauté the onions and garlic in it over medium heat until translucent .

Add the zucchini cubes and fry for a few minutes.

Optionally, add the diced ham and sauté briefly.

4. Prepare the sauce

Add crème fraîche and herb cream cheese to the pan.

Deglaze with vegetable broth and stir everything well.

Season with oregano, pepper and a little salt.

Let the sauce simmer gently for a few minutes until it becomes creamy.

5. Add pasta

Add the cooked spaghetti to the sauce and mix everything well.

If the sauce is too thick, add some of the pasta water.

Serve

Divide the pasta among plates and garnish with freshly chopped parsley .

Grated Parmesan cheese is also a good option.