Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Pasta with Caramelized Zucchini recipe. The sweet caramelized zucchini pairs perfectly with the savory pasta, creating a dish that is bursting with Italian-inspired flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Spaghetti or Linguine:
- 12 ounces
Zucchini:
- 2 pounds, diced
Olive Oil:
- 1/4 cup
Garlic:
- 3 cloves, minced
Salt:
- 1/2 teaspoon
Black Pepper:
- 1/4 teaspoon
Red Pepper Flakes (optional):
- 1/4 teaspoon
Parmesan Cheese:
- 1/2 cup, grated
Unsalted Butter:
- 2 tablespoons
Fresh Basil:
- 1/4 cup, chopped
Zest of 1 Lemon
- 1 lemon
Juice of 1/2 Lemon
- 1/2 lemon
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain.
- Caramelize Zucchini: Heat olive oil in a skillet, caramelize zucchini until golden. Add garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Combine: Add drained pasta to the skillet with butter and pasta water. Toss until glossy.
- Finish: Stir in Parmesan, lemon zest, and juice. Adjust seasoning. Garnish with basil.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with short pasta types.
- For added richness, top with ricotta or burrata.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Pasta
- Method: Stovetop, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
