PASTA WITH SEARED ZUCCHINI AND RICOTTA SALATA

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My favorite summer pasta toppings split the difference between salad and sauce. They should be chunky and filled with plenty of vegetables and herbs like a pasta salad, yet still be thoroughly seasoned and well integrated. Ideally, the pasta-to-vegetable ratio should be about equal; light, bright and fresh is what I'm after. This recipe is an example.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, quick, pastas, main course

Time 20m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 teaspoon salt, more as needed
1/2 pound pasta, preferably farro pasta
2 small, slim zucchini (about 3/4 pound), trimmed and quartered lengthwise
2 tablespoons olive oil, more for drizzling
3 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
6 sprigs fresh thyme, more for serving
1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
1 lemon, zested and cut into wedges
2 ounces ricotta salata, more for serving
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil and cook farro pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain.
  • Meanwhile, cut zucchini into 1 1/2-inch lengths.
  • In a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and let heat for 30 seconds. Add zucchini in one layer and cook without touching or moving for 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and thyme, flip the zucchini and cook 3 more minutes while stirring occasionally.
  • Add tomatoes and 1/2 teaspoon salt to the skillet and cook for 6 to 7 minutes, or until tomatoes start to break down. Stir in the al dente pasta, lemon zest and crumbled cheese. Season with freshly cracked black pepper and serve garnished with more fresh thyme, ricotta salata and lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 279, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 52 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 318 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams

Humayun Ahmed
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a winner. The zucchini is so flavorful and the ricotta salata adds a nice salty flavor. I usually add some chopped basil to the sauce for extra flavor.


Emmanuel k. Ricky
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This was a great recipe! I used a spiralizer to make zucchini noodles and it turned out really well. The sauce was also very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Thandeka Mqadi
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the flavor of the zucchini and the ricotta salata added a nice touch of creaminess. I will definitely be making this again.


Danaesio Coakley
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This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. I used a grill pan to sear the zucchini and it turned out perfectly. The ricotta salata added a nice salty flavor that balanced out the sweetness of the zucchini.


Md Nursalim
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a winner. The zucchini is so flavorful and the ricotta salata adds a nice salty flavor. I usually add some chopped basil to the sauce for extra flavor.


Steven Coleman
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This was a great recipe! I used a spiralizer to make zucchini noodles and it turned out really well. The sauce was also very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


chastity teofilo
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the flavor of the zucchini and the ricotta salata added a nice touch of creaminess. I will definitely be making this again.


Onyemachi Chidera
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This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. I used a grill pan to sear the zucchini and it turned out perfectly. The ricotta salata added a nice salty flavor that balanced out the sweetness of the zucchini.


Rana Muhammad
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a winner. The zucchini is so flavorful and the ricotta salata adds a nice salty flavor. I usually add some chopped basil to the sauce for extra flavor.


sohail gujjar Khorian
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This was a great recipe! I used a spiralizer to make zucchini noodles and it turned out really well. The sauce was also very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Grama Leafy
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the flavor of the zucchini and the ricotta salata added a nice touch of creaminess. I will definitely be making this again.


Hasan Mosaddik
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This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. I used a grill pan to sear the zucchini and it turned out perfectly. The ricotta salata added a nice salty flavor that balanced out the sweetness of the zucchini.


Anzan Chhetri
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a winner. The zucchini is so flavorful and the ricotta salata adds a nice salty flavor. I usually add some chopped basil to the sauce for extra flavor.


shadrach malu
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This was a great recipe! I used a spiralizer to make zucchini noodles and it turned out really well. The sauce was also very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Queen Sisi
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the flavor of the zucchini and the ricotta salata added a nice touch of creaminess. I will definitely be making this again.


Niraj-ff Niraj-ff
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This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. I used a grill pan to sear the zucchini and it turned out perfectly. The ricotta salata added a nice salty flavor that balanced out the sweetness of the zucchini.


Yeri Goodness
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a winner. The zucchini is so flavorful and the ricotta salata adds a nice salty flavor. I usually add some chopped basil to the sauce for extra flavor.


Kalobe Rodriguez
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This was a great recipe! I used a spiralizer to make zucchini noodles and it turned out really well. The sauce was also very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Ramchandra Sharma
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The zucchini was so flavorful and the ricotta salata added a nice touch of creaminess. I will definitely be making this again.


Jubayed Jubayed
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The zucchini was perfectly seared and the ricotta salata added a nice salty flavor. I will definitely be making this again.