Name: Creamy zucchini spaghetti bake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 375g spaghetti; 50 gram butter; 250 gram cup mushrooms, sliced; 1 large zucchini, cut into batons; 1 leek, trimmed, sliced; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 3 teaspoon thyme leaves; 300 millilitre carton cream; 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs; 1/2 cup tasty cheese, grated

Creamy zucchini spaghetti bake

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Serves 4

Prep

10M

Cook

25M

Total

35M

Ingredients

375g spaghetti

50 gram butter

250 gram cup mushrooms, sliced

1 large zucchini, cut into batons

1 leek, trimmed, sliced

2 garlic cloves, crushed

3 teaspoon thyme leaves

300 millilitre carton cream

1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs

1/2 cup tasty cheese, grated

Method

1.Preheat oven to hot, 200°C. Lightly grease a large casserole dish.

2.In a large saucepan of boiling salted water, cook pasta 8-10 minutes, until just tender. Drain well. Return to pan.

3.Meanwhile, in a large frying pan, melt butter on medium. Sauté mushrooms, zucchini, leek, garlic and thyme for 4-5 minutes, until vegetables are tender. Stir in cream and bring to simmer. Season to taste.

4.Add sauce to pasta, tossing well to coat. Transfer to dish. Sprinkle with combined crumbs and cheese.

5.Bake 10-15 minutes, until top is golden. Accompany with salad, if liked.

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