PASTA WITH ZUCCHINI
The pasta with zucchini is a delicate and creamy first course perfect for a quick dinner, a tasty and flavorful spring dish perfect for any occasion, it is quickly prepared with few ingredients and is perfect for the whole family.
The zucchini, the quintessential summer vegetable, is not only very delicate but also extremely versatile and can be used in both savory and sweet recipes. If you want to make a tasty appetizer, try the quick zucchini fritters, or the oven-baked zucchini chips that everyone will surely enjoy.
The pasta I propose today is decidedly simple, you can serve it with grated Parmesan cheese as I did or flavor the sauce with finely chopped bacon or speck, it will be even more delicious.
Try the other zucchini-based recipes:
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 4People
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons, Spring, Summer
- Energy 174.12 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 25.97 (g) of which sugars 0.91 (g)
- Proteins 7.57 (g)
- Fat 5.42 (g) of which saturated 1.71 (g)of which unsaturated 1.00 (g)
- Fibers 1.12 (g)
- Sodium 199.26 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 100 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 14 oz semolina pasta (use your preferred type, preferably short pasta)
- 1.1 lbs zucchini
- 1 yellow onion (small)
- 4 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
- 2.5 oz Parmesan Reggiano DOP
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
Tools
- 1 Pot
- 1 Pan
- 1 Cutting board
- 1 Colander
Procedure
Wash the zucchini, remove both ends, and cut them into small cubes.
Finely chop the onion, sauté it in a pan with extra virgin olive oil, then add the zucchini and sauté for 6/7 minutes over medium heat, stirring often. Decide the cooking time based on your taste; I prefer them slightly crunchy.
Season with salt and pepper.
Cook the short pasta of your choice in a pot of plenty of salted water, drain it al dente, and add it to the pan with the sauce along with a ladle of pasta cooking water.
Let it flavor for a few seconds on the fire, turn it off, and mix it with the Parmesan. This technique will create a tasty and creamy sauce that will make your pasta special without adding extra fats.
Pasta with zucchini is ready, plate it and serve.
Tips
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FAQs (Questions and Answers)
What goes well with zucchini?
Zucchini is extremely versatile, it can be paired with meat and fish, cured meats, cheeses, herbs, and spices.
How to cook zucchini in a pan to dress pasta?
Preparing a zucchini-based pasta sauce is very simple; just prepare a sauté with onion or shallot and add the zucchini cut into slices or cubes and cook for 6/7 minutes on medium flame.
You can flavor the sauce with lard, bacon, speck, or grated Parmesan.Can I blend the zucchini?
Sure, you can place the sauce in a blender cup and turn it into a cream if you like.
What spices to add to pasta with zucchini?
Zucchini pairs very well with saffron, ginger, and curry, all spices you can add to this recipe.
What herbs pair well with zucchini?
You can pair zucchini with herbs like basil, lemon oregano, parsley, thyme, or mint.
