This zuc،i pasta recipe is a fresh summer meal that you can make in 30 minutes! Sautéed grated zuc،i creates the lightly creamy, flavorful sauce.
This zuc،i pasta recipe is the best way to use up an abundance of summer zuc،i. Sorry, zuc،i ،ins and zuc،i bread—this pasta calls for so much zuc،i that no other recipe can compete.
It’s exactly the sort of bright, fresh dish I crave in the summertime (and big win: our 3-year-old loves it too!). To make it, I grate the zuc،i. Then, I sauté it until it cooks down into a light, silky sauce for the pasta, with garlic, lemon, and Parmesan cheese for depth of flavor. Just before serving, I garnish it with lots of fresh basil and/or mint. If you ask me, a summer pasta like this one is always better with fresh herbs on top. 😊
This zuc،i pasta is ready in just 30 minutes. Quick, easy, and delicious, it’s the perfect dinner for a lazy summer night.
How to Make This Zuc،i Pasta
The recipe s،s with simple, fresh ingredients:
The Ingredients
- Zuc،i, of course! You’ll need 2 pounds, about 4 medium zuc،i. A mix of zuc،i and yellow summer squash would work nicely too.
- Spaghetti or bucatini – I like this zuc،i sauce best with long pasta shapes. Spaghetti and bucatini are both excellent picks!
- Extra-، olive oil – For sautéing the zuc،i. It helps the squash cook down into a rich, flavorful sauce.
- Shallots and garlic – They add savory depth of flavor.
- Crushed red pepper flakes – For heat. Feel free to skip them if you’re sensitive to ،e.
- Pecorino or Parmesan cheese – It adds richness and umami flavor. I personally recommend the pecorino (I love its funk here!). But if you keep Parmesan on hand, you can use it instead. It’s great in this recipe too.
- Lemon juice and zest – For bright, tangy flavor.
- Fresh basil and/or mint – These fragrant herbs make this pasta taste fresh and summery. Use both, or c،ose your favorite.
- And salt and pepper – To make all the flavors pop!
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The Met،d
I have to credit Smitten Kitchen as my inspiration for this zuc،i pasta recipe. I saw Deb use sautéed grated zuc،i to create a pasta sauce a few years ago. I’ve wanted to develop my own twist on it ever since.
I’m so glad I finally did, because this zuc،i pasta sauce is seriously delicious! Here’s ،w I make it:
- S، by grating the zuc،i. I do this on the large ،les of a box grater, but you could use a food processor if you prefer. Transfer the grated zuc،i to a clean kitchen towel or paper towel, and wring out the excess moisture.
- Then, sauté the zuc،i with the shallots and red pepper flakes for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the mixture is thick and jammy. Stir in the garlic.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large ، of salted boiling water according to the package’s instructions. Instead of draining the pasta, scoop it directly into the s،et with the zuc،i. Toss to combine the zuc،i with the pasta.
- Make a lightly creamy sauce by adding reserved pasta water and the cheese to the s،et. Cook, tossing, for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the pasta is well coated.
- Finally, season to taste. Add the lemon juice and zest and more salt, pepper, and cheese, as desired.
Serve with fresh basil leaves, mint, more lemon zest, and more cheese on top!
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What to Serve with Zuc،i Pasta
This zuc،i pasta recipe is a lovely summer dinner. Enjoy it alongside focaccia or garlic bread, or pair it with a salad. Any of these recipes would be great:
Storage
Store leftover pasta in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat it in the microwave or on the stovetop. If needed, add a splash of water to loosen the sauce.
More Favorite Zuc،i Recipes
Got more zuc،i to use up? Try one of these easy zuc،i recipes next:
منبع: https://www.loveandlemons.com/zuc،i-pasta/