Stanley Tucci’s Zucchini Pasta
Stanley Tucci’s Zucchini Pasta is a vibrant, light dish that marries the fresh flavors of zucchini and garlic with comforting pasta. This quick and easy recipe transforms simple ingredients into a gourmet experience, perfect for any meal occasion. Whether you’re hosting friends or enjoying a cozy night in, this dish promises to impress without the fuss.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis (sliced thin)
- 8 oz spaghetti or linguine
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup fresh basil (chopped)
Instructions
- Wash and slice zucchinis into thin rounds or half-moons.
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add sliced zucchini, salt, and pepper; sauté for about 5 minutes until tender but still slightly crisp.
- Toss in the drained pasta and reserved pasta water slowly while mixing everything to create a cohesive sauce.
- Remove from heat, stir in Parmesan cheese and chopped basil, serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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