PICI WITH SUMMER SQUASHES AND TARRAGON

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Tarragon brings out the natural sweetness of squash. A creamy ouzo-infused sauce adds a licorice-laced coating to long, thin strands of pasta.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 onion, finely chopped
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 summer squashes, such as yellow and zucchini, sliced
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 cup dry white wine
1/3 cup ouzo
3/4 cup heavy cream
1 pound pici or other long, thin pasta, such as bucatini or spaghetti, cooked until al dente (1 cup cooking water reserved)
1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh tarragon

Steps:

  • Cook onion in 2 tablespoons oil in a skillet over medium heat, stirring, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add remaining tablespoon oil, the squashes, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Add wine and ouzo. Bringto a simmer. Cook for 2 minutes. Add cream; toss to coat. Add pasta, reserved cooking water, and tarragon, and gently toss.

Godfrey Ouko
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The pici pasta cooks in just a few minutes and the summer squashes are tender and flavorful.


Md bossa
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I'm not sure if I did something wrong, but my pici pasta turned out mushy. I think I might have cooked it for too long.


Josiah Charles
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This recipe is a bit too rich for my taste. I think I would prefer it with a lighter sauce.


Daoet Khan
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I'm not a big fan of summer squashes, but I loved this recipe. The tarragon really helped to balance out the flavor of the squashes.


Mato Drobac
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up summer squashes and it's also very affordable.


AmiR Mohamed
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This dish is absolutely delicious! The flavors of the summer squashes, tarragon, and garlic are perfectly balanced.


Ionut Cucu
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This recipe is a great starting point, but I think it could be improved with a few tweaks. I would add some more vegetables, like zucchini or bell peppers.


Ritika Lama
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my pici pasta turned out gummy. I think I might have overcooked it.


MD Ador
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the pici pasta and the summer squashes.


Isabella Biscardi
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I added some extra garlic and red pepper flakes to give it more flavor.


Jonathan Ginete
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The pici pasta is so delicious.


Imogen Alston
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I'm not a big fan of tarragon, so I used basil instead. It was still very good.


adil thing
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This dish is a great way to use up summer squashes. I also added some zucchini and it turned out great.


R H Rahad
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious.


Tamam Ahmed
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The pici pasta was cooked perfectly and the summer squashes were tender and flavorful. The tarragon added a nice touch of freshness.