FRANCO'S PASTA WITH ZUCCHINI AND POTATOES

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Franco's Pasta with Zucchini and Potatoes image

Provided by Faith Willinger

Categories     Pasta     Potato     Side     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Zucchini     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large (about 1/2 pound) boiling potatoes
2 1/2 tablespoons fine sea salt plus additional to taste
2 medium zucchini (about 3/4 pound total), trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 pound spaghettini
2 to 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped basil or flat-leafed parsley leaves if desired
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan (about 12 ounces)
freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a 6-quart kettle bring 5 quarts water to a boil. Peel potato and cut into 1/2-inch dice. Add potato and salt to boiling water and boil 2 minutes. Add zucchini and pasta and boil until pasta is al dente.
  • Drain pasta and vegetables in a colander, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid, and in a bowl toss pasta and vegetables with oil, basil or parsley, reserved cooking liquid, and Parmesan. Season with additional salt and pepper.

Asim chohan Jameel
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I love the combination of zucchini and potatoes in this pasta. It's a hearty and flavorful dish.


Md Akid
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This pasta is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's a healthy and delicious meal that the whole family loves.


Fernando Aguilar
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I love this pasta! It's so simple, but it's always a hit.


Jody Ibrahim
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This pasta is a great weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's a healthy and delicious dinner.


Adrian Klink
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I've made this pasta several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables.


Sardar Dogar
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This pasta is a great way to get a healthy meal on the table in a hurry. It's also a great way to use up leftover zucchini and potatoes.


Galiwango Charles
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I love the simplicity of this pasta dish. It's a great way to showcase the fresh flavors of zucchini and potatoes.


Itzel Barriga
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I'm always looking for new pasta recipes, and this one is definitely a keeper. It's easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


aakashz gc
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This pasta is a great way to use up leftover zucchini and potatoes. It's a delicious and easy meal.


Dipen magar
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I'm not a huge fan of pasta, but I really enjoyed this dish. The zucchini and potatoes made it a lot more flavorful.


Ch Ahmad
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This pasta is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Kiran Ramiah
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I love the combination of zucchini and potatoes in this pasta. It's a hearty and flavorful dish.


Sonia Saleem
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This pasta is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's a healthy and delicious meal that the whole family loves.


Unicorn princess
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This is my go-to pasta recipe when I'm short on time. It's quick, easy, and always delicious.


Bukurije ensar
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I love this pasta! It's so simple, but it's always a hit.


Ricky LaCher'e
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This was a great weeknight meal. It was quick and easy to make, and it was a healthy and delicious dinner.


ZOSHIM HASAN
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I'm not a huge fan of zucchini, but I really enjoyed this pasta. The potatoes and Parmesan cheese helped to balance out the flavor of the zucchini.


babu Hitmen
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This pasta is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that it's a one-pot meal, too.


Ayomide Bamidele
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I made this pasta last night and it was delicious! The flavors of the zucchini, potatoes, and Parmesan cheese blended together perfectly.


Lerato Makalela
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This pasta dish was a hit with my family! The zucchini and potatoes added a nice touch of heartiness and flavor.