FRANCO'S PASTA WITH ZUCCHINI AND POTATOES

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Franco's Pasta with Zucchini and Potatoes image

Provided by Faith Willinger

Categories     Pasta     Potato     Side     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Zucchini     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large (about 1/2 pound) boiling potatoes
2 1/2 tablespoons fine sea salt plus additional to taste
2 medium zucchini (about 3/4 pound total), trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 pound spaghettini
2 to 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped basil or flat-leafed parsley leaves if desired
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan (about 12 ounces)
freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a 6-quart kettle bring 5 quarts water to a boil. Peel potato and cut into 1/2-inch dice. Add potato and salt to boiling water and boil 2 minutes. Add zucchini and pasta and boil until pasta is al dente.
  • Drain pasta and vegetables in a colander, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid, and in a bowl toss pasta and vegetables with oil, basil or parsley, reserved cooking liquid, and Parmesan. Season with additional salt and pepper.

Sophia Kronkye
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What kind of pasta is best for this dish?


M.J gaming
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How long does this dish take to make?


Okafor Obinna
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I'm a vegetarian. Can I use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth?


Khima Thapa
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This recipe looks delicious, but I'm allergic to zucchini. Can I substitute another vegetable?


pubg pro pleyar
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I don't like zucchini or potatoes, so I'm not going to make this dish.


NOOB Gamerz
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This recipe is way too complicated. I'm not going to try it.


Anime Isaias
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I found that the sauce was a little too bland for my taste. I added some extra garlic and oregano and it was much better.


LOVE BIRDS
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my dish didn't turn out as good as I expected.


Husnul Wahab
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This pasta dish is perfect for a potluck or party. It's easy to make and it always gets rave reviews.


Mfihlakalo Percival
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I love how this dish is packed with vegetables. It's a healthy and delicious way to get your daily dose of veggies.


A R Studio
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Bishnu Giri
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. My friends and family love it.


Jiten Magar
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This pasta dish is so flavorful and satisfying. I highly recommend it!


Md jahangir Khan
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I'm not a huge fan of zucchini, but I really enjoyed this dish. The zucchini was cooked perfectly and it didn't overpower the other flavors.


Okoye Chimezie
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This is one of my favorite pasta dishes. It's so simple, but it's always so delicious.


Hani Hamad
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I love that this dish is so versatile. You can add any vegetables you like, or even different kinds of pasta.


Rei Gregory
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This pasta dish is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Hidayat ullah Khan
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the zucchini and potatoes were perfectly cooked.


Linda Elder
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This pasta dish was a hit with my family! The zucchini and potatoes added a nice touch of flavor and texture.