Best 7 Spaghetti With Zucchini And Garlic Recipes

SPAGHETTI ALLA NERANO (SPAGHETTI WITH FRIED ZUCCHINI)

Steps:

• Place zucchini slices on a plate and let dry for 1 hour.
• Heat 1/2 cup oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add zucchini slices in batches and deep fry until brown, 10 to 15 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels and allow to cool. Mash 1/3 of the zucchini.
• Place 3 tablespoons olive oil and garlic cloves in a large saucepan over low heat. Watch carefully and simmer until garlic cloves are a light golden brown and oil is infused with garlic flavor, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in mashed zucchini. Add zucchini slices.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain spaghetti, reserving some cooking water.
• Add spaghetti and provolone cheese to the saucepan. Toss and add hot pasta water until sauce becomes creamy. Mix in basil, season with salt and pepper, and serve.

SPAGHETTI WITH ZUCCHINI AND GARLIC

Steps:

• Using a box grater, shred the zucchini, then squeeze out the juices using your hands.
• Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat, then add the minced garlic. Stir until the garlic gives off an aroma and begins to sizzle.
• Add the shredded zucchini and season with salt a pepper. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes. Cook the pasta al dente and add the hot, drained pasta to the pan.
• Give the pasta and zucchini a toss and add additional salt if need be.

THAT ZUCCHINI SPAGHETTI STANLEY TUCCI LOVES (SPAGHETTI ALLA NERANO)

Steps:

• Place sunflower oil in a deep fryer and heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Slice zucchini into 1/8-inch rounds.
• Add some zucchini to the hot oil and deep-fry until lightly browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a single layer on paper towels to drain and repeat to cook remaining zucchini. Let zucchini cool to room temperature.
• Transfer cooled zucchini to a bowl. Cover and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until it's 2 minutes away from being tender yet firm to the bite, 9 to 10 minutes.
• As you are cooking the spaghetti, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add zucchini and salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until it starts to release juices, soften, and break down, 3 to 5 minutes. Add a couple splashes of the pasta water to the zucchini, but don't overdo it. Break zucchini into small pieces with the edge of a spoon or spatula. Reduce heat to low and toss in basil and butter; stir until butter melts.
• Grab spaghetti with tongs and transfer it right into the sauce; stir until coated. Mix in Pecorino Romano and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheeses. Add a final splash of pasta water and adjust salt if needed.
• Serve with more grated cheese and fresh basil.

SPAGHETTI WITH ZUCCHINI AND GARLIC

Steps:

• Pile up 2 or 3 layers of paper towels on a work surface.
• Working on the paper towels, shred zucchinis using a grater holding the zucchini at an angle.
• Heat a large skillet over moderate heat.
• Add extra-virgin olive oil to the pan Add chopped garlic to the oil.
• When garlic starts sizzling in oil, add shredded zucchini.
• Season zucchini with salt and pepper.
• Saute shredded zucchini 7 to 10 minutes.
• Add hot, drained pasta to the pan.
• Toss spaghetti with zucchini and garlic oil.
• Add a couple of handfuls of grated cheese to the pan.
• Adjust seasoning and serve.

SUMMER SPAGHETTI WITH GARDEN FRESH ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Salt the water and add the spaghetti.
• Heat the olive oil in a large straight-sided pan over medium-high heat. Add the corn, zucchini, garlic and red pepper flakes and saute, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini is tender but not browned, 4 to 6 minutes.
• When the spaghetti is al dente, drain and add to the zucchini. Turn off the heat and toss lightly. Add the tomatoes, walnuts and half the Parmesan. Drizzle with olive oil and gently mix together. Garnish with basil and additional Parmesan. Divide the pasta among bowls and serve.

SPAGHETTI WITH ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Clean the zucchini by removing the ends. Wash them and cut them into rounds about half an inch thick.
• In a high-sided frying pan put the extra virgin olive oil and add the garlic, let the oil and garlic flavor for about 2 minutes.
• Then lightly salt the zucchini and fry them in extra-virgin olive oil.
• Be careful not to brown them excessively: when they are cooked, place them in a bowl.
• Boil the water to cook the pasta. In the meantime, peel the garlic (2), remove the soul and cut it into rounds.
• Pour a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil in a pan and add the minced garlic, chili pepper and 2 basil leaves.
• Fry them for a few minutes, then lower the heat to low and let them cook for a few minutes. Turn off the flame and let it rest.
• When the water for the pasta is boiling, add the salt and pour in the spaghetti.
• Drain them al dente and place them in the pan with the oil, garlic and chili pepper.
• Add the fried zucchini kept aside and a handful of chopped fresh basil.
• Add a cup of pasta water, and toss with parmesan cheese abd sauté over high heat for a few minutes.
• Serve pasta with fried zucchini on hot table with grated parmesan cheese.

ZUCCHINI-GARLIC PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels; drain, 2 tablespoons of drippings. In same skillet, saute onion and garlic in reserved drippings for 3 minutes or until tender. Add the zucchini and salt; cook 6 minutes longer or until tender., Drain pasta and add to the zucchini mixture. Add lemon juice and bacon; toss. Transfer to a serving bowl or platter; sprinkle with cheese.