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Simple, Healthy, and Quick Pasta with Zucchini

Here's how you make Simple, Healthy, and Quick Pasta with Zucchini
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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 10m
  • Cook: 10-15m
    • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 8 ounces dry thin spaghetti
  • 2 to 3 zucchini, grated
  • 3 cloves garlic, grated
  • 2 shallots, grated
  • 1/4 to 1/3 cup pecorino romano cheese, grated (parmesan can be substituted)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons oil (olive oil)
  • Kosher salt
  • Ground pepper
  • Garnish
  • Extra pecorino romano (parmesan can be substituted)
  • 1 lemon, cut in wedges
  • Fresh ricotta (optional)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Pasta ... Cook according to package directions, in plenty of salted water. Drain, reserving some of the pasta water (about 1/2 cup). Return the pasta to the pot and cover to keep warm. Make sure to have everything else ready.

  • Step 2: Zucchini ... I do NOT peel the zucchini, I grate the entire thing. Also, make sure to grate the shallots and garlic over the bowl, to get all the juices.

  • Step 3: Finish ... Add the zucchini, shallots, garlic, pecorino romano cheese, basil, mint, olive oil, 1/4 cup of the reserved pasta water; and, a pinch of salt and pepper to the warm pasta - and toss. Add a bit more cheese and pasta water if you want it a bit creamier; or, try adding a scoop of fresh ricotta, is really delicious with this dish. Squeeze a couple of lemon wedges over the pasta, and garnish with the rest. Extra cheese is also a great finish if you want. I prefer pecorino romano to parmesan, it has a nice 'tang.'

  • Step 4: Serve and ENJOY! ... A perfect side dish with just about anything. Or, a nice light main course, for that 'meatless Monday.'

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