Pasta With Zucchini Sauce
"i saw a version of this recipe on a local cooking show and have played with it to make it faster and easier for us nonprofessional cooks out there. Everytime I've made this dish I have never had a single leftover. we've also been known to add other squash, but i think it's best with the zucchini. It's very delicious, fast, and unusual. Enjoy!!
**NOTE** recently I have tried slice the zucchini into julienne strips and WOW!! its like zucchini noodles, so either way is great!!!"
- Ready In:
- 40mins
- Ingredients:
- 5
- Serves:
-
4-6
ingredients
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced into thin julienne
- 1⁄2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 (16 ounce) box thin spaghetti
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced fine
- 1⁄3 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated is best
directions
- cook pasta according to the box instructions. while pasta is cooking, gently heat oil and garlic over medium heat.
- slice zucchini, thin, using a slicer.
- place zucchini in a collander and salt heavily. allow to sweat for 10 minutes and rinse thoroughly. dry well.
- fry zucchini in garlic oil until lightly golden; do not crowd the pan, take your time and fry in small batches.
- the zucchini should take about the same amount of time as the pasta. when pasta is ready to be drained, reserve a 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid.
- strain pasta and return to the cooking pot. add zucchini and garlic oil. add water depending on how dry the pasta looks. it could take the whole 1/4 cup depending on how much oil evaporated while frying.
- add cheese and gently toss.
- serve immediately.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
coffy_bean
Coraopolis, Pennsylvania
I am a mommy to the coolest 6 year old around!! I am currently the director at a daycare where I have worked for 10 years.
I love to cook for my family and I'm always up for trying new recipes, although I HATE measuring so desserts are not my strong suit!!
