PASTA WITH SEARED ZUCCHINI AND RICOTTA SALATA

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My favorite summer pasta toppings split the difference between salad and sauce. They should be chunky and filled with plenty of vegetables and herbs like a pasta salad, yet still be thoroughly seasoned and well integrated. Ideally, the pasta-to-vegetable ratio should be about equal; light, bright and fresh is what I'm after. This recipe is an example.

Provided by Melissa Clark

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

Time 20m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 teaspoon salt, more as needed
1/2 pound pasta, preferably farro pasta
2 small, slim zucchini (about 3/4 pound), trimmed and quartered lengthwise
2 tablespoons olive oil, more for drizzling
3 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
6 sprigs fresh thyme, more for serving
1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
1 lemon, zested and cut into wedges
2 ounces ricotta salata, more for serving
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil and cook farro pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain.
  • Meanwhile, cut zucchini into 1 1/2-inch lengths.
  • In a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and let heat for 30 seconds. Add zucchini in one layer and cook without touching or moving for 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and thyme, flip the zucchini and cook 3 more minutes while stirring occasionally.
  • Add tomatoes and 1/2 teaspoon salt to the skillet and cook for 6 to 7 minutes, or until tomatoes start to break down. Stir in the al dente pasta, lemon zest and crumbled cheese. Season with freshly cracked black pepper and serve garnished with more fresh thyme, ricotta salata and lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 279, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 52 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 318 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams

Tado Bernard
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I loved this pasta dish! The zucchini was cooked perfectly and the ricotta salata added a nice creamy texture. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy pasta dish.


kifa shah
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This pasta dish was easy to make and very tasty. The zucchini was cooked perfectly and the ricotta salata added a nice touch of saltiness. I would definitely make this dish again.


Blessing Mtembu
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The zucchini was crispy and flavorful, and the ricotta salata added a nice creamy texture. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a healthy and delicious pasta dish.


Aaron Guevara
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This pasta dish was delicious! The zucchini was crispy and flavorful, and the ricotta salata added a nice touch of saltiness. I would definitely make this dish again.


Molly Parveen
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I loved this pasta dish! The zucchini was cooked perfectly and the ricotta salata added a nice creamy texture. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy pasta dish.


JOACHIM EBUBE
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This pasta dish was easy to make and very tasty. The zucchini was cooked perfectly and the ricotta salata added a nice touch of saltiness. I would definitely make this dish again.


Bernard Kizito
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The zucchini was crispy and flavorful, and the ricotta salata added a nice creamy texture. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a healthy and delicious pasta dish.


Itz अंशुमान FF
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This pasta dish was delicious! The zucchini was crispy and flavorful, and the ricotta salata added a nice touch of saltiness. I would definitely make this dish again.


Valeria Unicorn
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I loved this pasta dish! The zucchini was cooked perfectly and the ricotta salata added a nice creamy texture. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy pasta dish.


Kala Gurung
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This pasta dish was easy to make and very tasty. The zucchini was cooked perfectly and the ricotta salata added a nice touch of saltiness. I would definitely make this dish again.


Zelax music
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The zucchini was crispy and flavorful, and the ricotta salata added a nice creamy texture. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a healthy and delicious pasta dish.


Sajib Talukdar
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This pasta dish was delicious! The zucchini was cooked perfectly and the ricotta salata added a nice touch of saltiness. I would definitely make this dish again.


Razz
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I love the combination of zucchini and ricotta salata in this dish. The zucchini is cooked perfectly and the ricotta salata adds a nice creamy texture. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy pasta dish.


RS Rubel Hossain
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This was my first time cooking with zucchini and I was pleasantly surprised at how well it turned out. The zucchini was tender and flavorful, and the ricotta salata added a nice salty touch. I will definitely be making this dish again!


Ali Jafari
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! The zucchini was perfectly cooked and the ricotta salata added a touch of elegance. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for an easy and delicious pasta dish.


B.m s
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This pasta dish was a delightful symphony of flavors. The seared zucchini had a slight smoky flavor that complemented the creamy ricotta salata perfectly. The lemon zest added a pop of brightness that brought the whole dish together. I will definitel