Step 1

In a medium sized saucepan heat olive oil over medium heat

Step 2

Add the zucchini and shallots and cook until softened, about 8-10 minutes

Step 3

Add garlic and cook for another minute

Step 4

Once vegetables are very soft, add heavy cream, basil leaves, salt, pepper

Step 5

Bring to a gentle simmer and allow to cook for 5 minutes, stir until all ingredients are incorporated

Step 6

While the sauce is simmering, cook the pasta in salted water according to package instructions

Step 7

When draining the pasta, be sure to reserve ½ cup of pasta water.Add pasta water to zucchini sauce

Step 8

Remove sauce from heat and allow to cool slightly before transferring to a high speed blender

Step 9

Blend sauce until smooth

Step 10

Transfer the sauce back to the sauce pan and add in Parmesan cheese along with pasta

Step 11

Toss until pasta is coated, adding more pasta water if too thick, and serve topped with more parmesan and freshly ground pepper.