LINGUINE WITH ZUCCHINI AND MINT

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Categories     Herb     Pasta     Fry     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Mint     Zucchini     Spring     Vegan     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lb zucchini (3 large)
1 cup olive oil
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 lb dried linguine
3/4 cup chopped fresh mint
1 tablespoon finely grated fresh lemon zest
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Special Equipment
an adjustable-blade slicer

Steps:

  • Slice zucchini very thinly with slicer.
  • Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then fry zucchini in 3 batches, stirring occasionally, until softened and very pale golden, 3 to 4 minutes per batch. Transfer as fried with a slotted spoon to a baking pan lined with paper towels to drain. Keep zucchini warm, covered with foil.
  • Add garlic to oil in skillet and cook over moderately high heat, stirring, until very pale golden, about 30 seconds. Remove skillet from heat.
  • Cook pasta in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water , uncovered, until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta-cooking water. Drain pasta in a colander and transfer to a large shallow bowl.
  • Toss pasta with garlic oil, zucchini, mint, zest, salt, and pepper. Add some of reserved cooking water to moisten if necessary.

Tsion Gudeta
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add some red pepper flakes or garlic next time.


Basant Jagri
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves zucchini or mint.


Farhan Sikiyeh
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Zouq Sial
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I'm not a huge fan of zucchini, but this dish was actually really good! The mint really helped to balance out the flavor of the zucchini.


Roselande Mathurin
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The zucchini is disguised by the sauce and the mint adds a nice flavor.


Bindra Gurung
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I love this recipe! It's so fresh and flavorful.


GC FAISAL
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The zucchini and mint are a great combination, and the pine nuts add a nice touch of crunch.


SAIDAL Isak
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The zucchini was perfectly cooked and the mint added a lovely flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Abdulrahim Salihu
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This recipe is a great way to use up summer zucchini. The mint adds a nice touch of freshness, and the pine nuts give the dish a bit of crunch. I served this with a side salad and it was a perfect meal.


Gayan Danushka
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This dish was a hit with my family! They loved the simplicity of the ingredients and the way the flavors all came together. I will definitely be making this again.


Urmi akther sheka
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This linguine with zucchini and mint was a delightful surprise! The combination of flavors was spot-on, with the zucchini providing a refreshing crunch and the mint adding a burst of brightness. The sauce was light and flavorful, and the pine nuts ad