Creamy Zucchini Corn Pasta

Creamy Zucchini Corn Pasta

This creamy zucchini corn pasta is creamy, with no cream, and pastalicious, with no pasta - using zucchini pasta instead. Try this healthy dish and you won't look back!

David Kim

By David Kim

Apr 27, 2017

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The day I bought my spiralizer was the day my relationship with vegetables completely transformed, and this creamy zucchini corn pasta is the dish that made me realize I'd never go back to feeling deprived on a healthy diet. I remember the first time I made it - standing in my kitchen, watching zucchini transform into beautiful noodles, then creating a sauce so creamy and rich that I had to double-check there wasn't actually cream in it. The natural sweetness of fresh corn, pureed into a silky sauce, was a revelation that proved healthy cooking could be genuinely indulgent.

This creamy zucchini corn pasta represents everything I love about creative healthy cooking - it's a dish that tricks your brain into thinking you're eating something decadent while actually nourishing your body with vegetables. The magic happens when you puree most of the corn into a luscious sauce while reserving some kernels to char in a hot pan, creating layers of sweet corn flavor with different textures. Add in the zucchini noodles that soak up all that creamy goodness, and you have a dish that satisfies pasta cravings without any of the heaviness.

What makes this creamy zucchini corn pasta particularly special is how it celebrates summer produce at its peak. When corn is sweet and zucchini is abundant, this dish comes together quickly and showcases both vegetables beautifully. The touch of gochugaru adds a subtle warmth that elevates the natural sweetness of the corn, while the pink peppercorns provide little bursts of floral spice. It's sophisticated enough for a dinner party but easy enough for a weeknight meal.

In my kitchen, this dish has become my go-to for impressing guests who are skeptical about healthy food. I love topping it with perfectly seared scallops for a restaurant-worthy presentation, but it's equally delicious with grilled shrimp or chicken. The spiralizer has honestly been one of my best kitchen investments, and this recipe alone has justified its spot on my counter many times over.

Why You'll Love This Creamy Zucchini Corn Pasta

  • Incredibly creamy without any dairy or cream
  • Low-carb and vegetable-forward
  • Ready in just 25 minutes
  • Showcases fresh summer produce beautifully
  • Satisfies pasta cravings the healthy way
  • Perfect base for your favorite protein
  • Naturally gluten-free and Whole30 compliant

What is Creamy Zucchini Corn Pasta?

Creamy zucchini corn pasta is a healthy, low-carb dish that uses spiralized zucchini noodles topped with a creamy sauce made from pureed fresh corn. This dairy-free "pasta" delivers all the comfort of a creamy pasta dish while being packed with vegetables and naturally gluten-free.

Prep 15 min
Cook 10 min
Total 25 min
Servings 2

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1

    Spiralize or julienne zucchini and set aside.

  2. 2

    Heat 1 tbsp coconut oil in a pan over medium heat.

  3. 3

    Add garlic and green onion whites then saute for one minute.

  4. 4

    Add 2 cups corn, 1/2 cup water, salt, and pink peppercorns and cook for five minutes.

  5. 5

    Transfer to food processor or blender and puree until creamy smooth.

  6. 6

    Clean out the pan and heat 2 tbsp coconut oil over medium-high heat until lightly smoking.

  7. 7

    Add remaining 1 cup corn and cook for two minutes gaining a nice brown to the kernels. I usually let it go for at least 90 seconds before stirring. Be careful as sometimes the kernels start to pop out of the pan.

  8. 8

    Add the corn puree, 1/2 cup water, red pepper flakes and cook for 5 minutes.

  9. 9

    Toss with lemon juice, green onion greens, and salt and pink peppercorns to taste before serving.

Recipe Notes

This dish is great by itself or served with a protein. Great protein choices include scallops (as seen in picture), shrimp, and chicken!

Nutrition Facts

Per serving

220Calories

* Nutritional values are estimates and may vary based on ingredients used.