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Siempre Homemade

Creamy zesty zucchini pasta

This pasta truly is a labor of love—time brings depth to the vegetables.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb spaghetti
  • 3 large zucchini (thinly sliced)
  • 1/2 onion (thinly sliced)
  • 3 cloves garlic (thinly sliced)
  • 1 large lime lime (zest and juice (or 2 medium))
  • 1/2 cup pecorino
  • basil
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • salt (to taste)
  • pepper (to taste)
  • pasta water

Directions

  1. 1

    Use a mandolin or sharp knife to thinly slice the zucchini, onion & garlic.

  2. 2

    Fry 1/4th of the zucchini rounds until golden brown and set aside.

  3. 3

    Add onions to the pan & fry until golden brown. Add garlic & cook 2 mins more until fragrant.

  4. 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. 5

    Add pasta & 2 cups of pasta water & give it a mix.

  6. 6

    Add the lime zest & juice, pecorino, basil & give it another good toss.

  7. 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. 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.