Recipe:
Pasta with zucchini
serves:
8
Ingredients:
Pasta
Olive oil
Garlic, minced
Zucchini, cut into cubes or sliced
Parmesan cheese, grated
Cream cheese or ricotta
Salt
Pepper
220 grams
1 tbsp.
3-4 cloves
450 grams
½ cup
¼ cup
Method:
1. Cook your pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to the packet instructions but drain 1 minute before the end of the cooking time.
2. Before draining, reserve about 1/2 of cooking water.
Zucchini
1. While the pasta is cooking, in a large pan (see notes) heat the olive oil, add the garlic and gently fry for about 30 seconds, until golden and fragrant.
2. Add the zucchini to the pan, add salt and pepper and toss to combine. Start with 1/2 tsp of salt and a good pinch of pepper, but after a few minutes check if you're happy with the seasoning.
3. Fry the zucchini gently over medium-high heat, stirring frequently. You want the zucchini to turn slightly brown and absorb the flavor from the garlic, the oil, and the seasoning. Make sure you don't steam them. Cook until soft, 8-10 minutes should be enough.