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Pasta con la cucuzza fritta
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Directions
1
Wash and slice zucchini into thin rounds or half-moons.
2
Add sliced zucchini to the pan. Season with salt.
3
Cook over medium-high heat, until zucchini are tender and slightly golden.
4
Puree less than half of the zucchini, add mint, garlic, cheese and the remaining juice from the zucchini to make a cream.
5
Cook the pasta, not breaking it, and waiting until it gets softer.
6
Add the puree to a serving dish.
7
Mix the spaghetti in.
8
Plate and top with zucchini and with your choice of cheese.
Ingredients
5 -6 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
1 enough to coat pan generously Extra virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove thinly sliced
1 to taste Salt
1 handful fresh mint leaves, chopped or torn
Grated cheese (Pecorino Romano, Parmigiano Reggiano)
Equipment
food processor
pan
serving dish
Tips
Do not drain the pasta water as you need it.
Garlic is optional.
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