PASTA WITH ZUCCHINI, FETA AND FRIED LEMON
This is a less saucy, more pasta-salad-like pasta, which is to say it's best served at room temperature after being carted to an outdoor location and eaten directly from the container. The zucchini mixture should be deeply flavorful and concentrated, rather than loose or watery. If you're looking for something saucier, add more olive oil (not pasta water) as needed to coat each piece of pasta before serving.
Provided by Alison Roman
Categories dinner, lunch, weekday, pastas, main course
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse pasta with cool water to stop cooking and toss with a drizzle of olive oil to prevent sticking; set aside.
- Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add walnuts, if using, and toss to coat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until walnuts are toasted and golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon or strainer, transfer the walnuts to a small bowl (leaving the oil behind) and season with salt; set aside.
- Add shallots and lemon to the oil and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until both the shallots and lemons are totally softened and have begun to caramelize, 5 to 8 minutes. Add capers and stir to coat in the oil, letting them sizzle a minute or two.
- Add zucchini and season with salt and pepper. (Do not be alarmed at the amount of zucchini in the skillet; it will cook down by about half.) Cook, stirring occasionally, until much of the water has evaporated from the zucchini and it has totally softened, become translucent and is beginning to brown at the edges, 10 to 15 minutes. (This mixture should be very flavorful and lightly saucy.)
- Remove pan from heat and add pasta, tossing to coat. (If your skillet is very full, you can always transfer everything to a large bowl and toss to coat there.) Season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer pasta to a large serving bowl and top with toasted walnuts, feta and herbs, finishing with a drizzle of olive oil.
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Matthew Jamison
[email protected]I've made this pasta dish several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up summer zucchini and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it!
Sima Sordar
[email protected]This pasta dish is a great way to use up summer zucchini. It's easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love the combination of zucchini, feta, and fried lemon. It's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Nompumelelo Dlamini
[email protected]I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The zucchini was tender and flavorful, the feta added a nice salty tang, and the fried lemon was crispy and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.
Jackey stiglingh
[email protected]This pasta dish is delicious and easy to make. I love the combination of zucchini, feta, and fried lemon. It's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Ency Mladenovska
[email protected]I've made this pasta dish several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up summer zucchini and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it!
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[email protected]This pasta dish is a great way to use up summer zucchini. It's easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love the combination of zucchini, feta, and fried lemon. It's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Caroline Njoki
[email protected]I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The zucchini was tender and flavorful, the feta added a nice salty tang, and the fried lemon was crispy and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.
Razak Memon
[email protected]This pasta dish is delicious and easy to make. I love the combination of zucchini, feta, and fried lemon. It's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
chris mullins
[email protected]I've made this pasta dish several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up summer zucchini and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it!
Tuhim Khan
[email protected]This pasta dish is a great way to use up summer zucchini. It's easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love the combination of zucchini, feta, and fried lemon. It's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Tarek Rahoman
[email protected]I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The zucchini was tender and flavorful, the feta added a nice salty tang, and the fried lemon was crispy and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.
Brayden Burland
[email protected]This pasta dish is delicious and easy to make. I love the combination of zucchini, feta, and fried lemon. It's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
sani Aisha
[email protected]I've made this pasta dish several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up summer zucchini and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it!
mdakas mia
[email protected]This pasta dish is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of zucchini, feta, and fried lemon. It's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Bibisha Aryal
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The zucchini and feta were a great match, and the fried lemon added a nice pop of brightness. I will definitely be making this again.
Anthony Turner
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the pasta turned out perfectly. The zucchini was tender and flavorful, the feta added a nice salty tang, and the fried lemon was crispy and tangy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quic
Azghar Khan
[email protected]This pasta dish was a hit with my family! The zucchini and feta added a delicious flavor combination, and the fried lemon was a unique and tasty touch. I'll definitely be making this again.