Creamy zesty zucchini pasta inspired by pasta alla nerano, featuring caramelized zucchini, lime-pecorino sauce, and fresh basil tossed with spaghetti.
Pasta & Italian-inspired
Creamy zesty zucchini pasta
This pasta truly is a labor of love—time brings depth to the vegetables.
Ingredients
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Directions
- 1
Use a mandolin or sharp knife to thinly slice the zucchini, onion & garlic.
- 2
Fry 1/4th of the zucchini rounds until golden brown and set aside.
- 3
Add onions to the pan & fry until golden brown. Add garlic & cook 2 mins more until fragrant.
- 4
Add the rest of the zucchini, give it a quick mix & cook stirring only occasionally until it has turned into a thick, golden jammy mixture. This step takes time, be patient it’s worth it. Add red pepper flakes now if using.
- 5
Add pasta & 2 cups of pasta water & give it a mix.
- 6
Add the lime zest & juice, pecorino, basil & give it another good toss.
- 7
At this point, keep adding more pasta water and mixing little by little until you form a rich creamy sauce. Taste & add salt & pepper to taste if needed.
- 8
Mix in the reserved fried zucchini rounds from earlier, give it one final toss & you are ready to serve! Top it off with more cheese and enjoy!
Notes
This step takes time, be patient it's worth it.
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