Pasta with Zucchini
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Pasta with Zucchini
A simple and comforting pasta dish where zucchini slowly cooks into a creamy sauce that coats every piece of pasta. A summer favorite that highlights the natural sweetness of fresh zucchini.
Calories420kcal
Ingredienti
- 500 g zucchini
- 320 g pasta spaghetti, mezzi tubetti, or mixed pasta
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 garlic clove
- 50 g grated Parmigiano Reggiano
- Fresh basil leaves
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Istruzioni
- Wash the zucchini and slice them into thin rounds.
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan and lightly brown the garlic clove.
- Add the zucchini, season with salt, and cook over medium-low heat for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally until very soft.
- Remove the garlic and mash part of the zucchini with a fork to create a creamy texture.
- Cook the pasta in plenty of salted boiling water until al dente.
- Reserve a cup of the cooking water, then drain the pasta.
- Add the pasta to the pan with the zucchini and toss well, adding a little cooking water if needed.
- Stir in the grated Parmigiano and freshly ground black pepper.
- Finish with fresh basil and serve immediately.
Note
For a richer version, add a few fried zucchini slices on top before serving. Some families also mix in a small amount of provolone or caciocavallo cheese for extra flavor.