Pasta with zucchini cream and lemon-turmeric goat cheese

Name: Pasta with zucchini cream and lemon-turmeric goat cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Fusilloni pasta 11.3 oz; Zucchini to be cleaned 1.5 lbs; Fresh goat cheese 7 oz; Pine nuts 3.5 oz; Garlic 1 clove; Powdered turmeric 1 tsp; Basil to taste; Mint to taste; Extra virgin olive oil to taste; Fine salt to taste; Black pepper to taste; Pine nuts 5 tbsp; Lemon peel 1; Mint to taste

Difficulty: Very easy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Serving: 4

PRESENTATION

Recipe by
Diletta Secco

Pasta with zucchini cream—it's like a cozy hug on a plate, combining comfort with a fresh twist. Really good stuff. Especially when the seasons change and you're craving something creamy yet satisfying. In Italy, they’re big on using seasonal ingredients, and zucchini really shines in this dish. Especially around late spring and summer. It's not just tasty; it’s got a tender sauce from blended zucchini that’s loaded with fiber and minerals. So... Each bite is light, but still moist and rich.

And look, goat cheese with lemon and turmeric? It's not just fancy talk. This combo melts into the sauce, giving it a gentle tang and that earthy golden color—so, so special without being fussy. It’s great for anyone wanting food that's nourishing and full of flavor. And for people who care about gut health without sacrificing taste? Perfect.

These days, everyone's more conscious about what goes into their bodies. Lemon goat cheese pasta? It shows Italian food can be both simple and super healthy. Seriously. Turmeric isn’t just for that golden look; it's known for being good for digestion too. So it’s a win-win with gut health. The creaminess here is all plant-based from the zucchini—which is awesome—lighter than other creamy pastas but still cozy for dinner.

The zesty lemon notes wake up your taste buds, and the silky sauce feels almost luxurious. Yet it’s so easygoing. Whether you’re all about healthy eating or just want a new way to enjoy a zucchini pasta dish, this recipe mixes modern nutrition with classic Italian vibes.

And here's the thing: you don’t have to choose between enjoying food and feeling your best. This dish covers both bases. Really, it’s a flavorful journey with fresh ingredients and laid-back Italian style. It’s one of those meals that bring the best of both worlds right to your table. And the sauce? Seriously good.

INGREDIENTS

Fusilloni pasta 11.3 oz (320 g)

Zucchini 1.5 lbs (700 g) - to be cleaned

Fresh goat cheese 7 oz (200 g)

Pine nuts 3.5 oz (100 g)

Garlic 1 clove

Powdered turmeric 1 tsp

Basil to taste

Mint to taste

Extra virgin olive oil to taste

Fine salt to taste

Black pepper to taste

For garnish: Pine nuts 5 tbsp (40 g); Lemon peel 1; Mint to taste

Preparation

How to prepare Pasta with zucchini cream and lemon-turmeric goat cheese

To make the pasta with zucchini cream and lemon-turmeric goat cheese, first put a pot of water on to boil for cooking the pasta. Trim the zucchini and slice them into thin rounds 1. In a pan, flavor a drizzle of olive oil with a crushed clove of garlic 2, then add the zucchini 3.

Season with salt 4, pepper and sauté over high heat for about 8–10 minutes. In the meantime, cook the pasta al dente in the boiling salted water 5. When the zucchini are cooked, remove the garlic 6.

Transfer about two-thirds of the zucchini to a blender jug 7, leaving the rest in the pan. Add the goat cheese 8, a little salt and pepper 9.

Add the pine nuts as well 10, the basil leaves 11 and the turmeric 12.

Finally pour in a drizzle of olive oil and a ladleful of the pasta cooking water 13. Blend with an immersion blender 14 until you obtain a smooth and homogeneous cream 15.

Once the pasta is cooked, drain it into the pan with the remaining zucchini 16, then add the goat cheese cream 17 and a ladleful of the cooking water 18.

Stir to combine everything well 19 and season with mint leaves 20. Plate immediately 21.

Garnish with pine nuts to taste 22, grated lemon zest 23 and a few extra mint leaves. Your pasta with zucchini cream and lemon-turmeric goat cheese is ready to be served 24!