SPAGHETTINI WITH ZUCCHINI

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Spaghettini With Zucchini image

Provided by Pierre Franey

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

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 pound spaghettini
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 medium-size zucchini, trimmed and sliced very thin
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
1 tablespoon butter
4 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil or Italian parsley

Steps:

  • Drop the spaghettini into salted boiling water and cook, stirring, until tender. Do not overcook. Drain and reserve 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid.
  • Meanwhile, put the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and add the zucchini, salt and pepper to taste and the pepper flakes. Cook briefly, shaking the pan, until tender.
  • In a deep saucepan, add the butter, spaghettini, zucchini mixture, the reserved cooking liquid and the basil or parsley. Heat over medium heat and toss gently until well blended. Check for seasoning.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 390, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 67 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 452 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Adegbenga Adeye
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the zucchini and the lemon zest.


Konia Mdhluli
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I'm not a big fan of zucchini, but this recipe changed my mind! The zucchini was cooked perfectly and the lemon zest really brightened up the flavors.


Mohsin Jaja
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover zucchini. It's also a healthy and flavorful meal.


Pathma Irangani
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook zucchini, and this recipe is a great one! It's easy to make and the results are delicious.


PATRICK WAFULA
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This recipe is a great way to use up summer zucchini. It's also a healthy and delicious meal.


christain joe
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved it.


Onthor Khon
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the zucchini and the lemon zest.


Akibul Islam
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I'm not a big fan of zucchini, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The zucchini was cooked perfectly and the lemon zest really brightened up the flavors.


Bbc Bts
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover zucchini. It's also a healthy and flavorful meal.


SBONISO MTHEMBU
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook zucchini, and this recipe is a great one! It's easy to make and the results are delicious.


Khaliil Grimes
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This was the perfect summer meal! The zucchini was fresh and flavorful, and the lemon zest added a nice brightness to the dish.


Ira Algodon
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I made this recipe for dinner last night and it was a big hit! My husband and kids loved it.


O.M Modise
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This recipe is a keeper! It's quick and easy to make, and the results are delicious. I highly recommend it.


Lisa Drioli
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I love this recipe! It's so simple, but so flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Venessa Zeno
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The zucchini and lemon zest were the perfect combination. I will definitely be making this again.


BrokenxxxgGirl
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I'm not usually a fan of zucchini, but this recipe changed my mind! The zucchini was cooked perfectly and had a great flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.


Numani Coles
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The zucchini added a nice pop of freshness to the dish, and the lemon zest really brightened up the flavors. I will definitely be making this again.