Pasta con la cucuzza fritta

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Slice the zucchini into thin rounds or half-moons, trying to make them all the same size.
  2. 2Slice the zucchini into thin rounds or half-moons, trying to make them all the same size.
  3. 3Slice the zucchini into thin rounds or half-moons, trying to make them all the same size.
  4. 4Add enough extra virgin olive oil to a pan to generously coat it.
  5. 5Add enough extra virgin olive oil to a pan to generously coat it.
  6. 6Add enough extra virgin olive oil to a pan to generously coat it.
  7. 7Add sliced zucchini to the pan. Season with salt. Cook over medium-high heat, until zucchini are tender and slightly golden.
  8. 8Add sliced zucchini to the pan. Season with salt. Cook over medium-high heat, until zucchini are tender and slightly golden.
  9. 9Add sliced zucchini to the pan. Season with salt. Cook over medium-high heat, until zucchini are tender and slightly golden.
  10. 10Place less than half of the fried zucchini in a food processor.
  11. 11Place less than half of the fried zucchini in a food processor.
  12. 12Place less than half of the fried zucchini in a food processor.
  13. 13Add fresh mint leaves to the food processor.
  14. 14Add fresh mint leaves to the food processor.
  15. 15Add fresh mint leaves to the food processor.
  16. 16Add one garlic clove to the food processor.
  17. 17Add one garlic clove to the food processor.
  18. 18Add one garlic clove to the food processor.
  19. 19Purée the zucchini, mint, and garlic.
  20. 20Purée the zucchini, mint, and garlic.
  21. 21Purée the zucchini, mint, and garlic.
  22. 22Add the juice from the fried zucchini to the puréed mixture.
  23. 23Add the juice from the fried zucchini to the puréed mixture.
  24. 24Add the juice from the fried zucchini to the puréed mixture.
  25. 25Add grated cheese to the mixture.
  26. 26Add grated cheese to the mixture.
  27. 27Add grated cheese to the mixture.
  28. 28Blend everything until a smooth cream forms.
  29. 29Blend everything until a smooth cream forms.
  30. 30Blend everything until a smooth cream forms.
  31. 31Boil water in a pot and add salt.
  32. 32Boil water in a pot and add salt.
  33. 33Boil water in a pot and add salt.
  34. 34Cook the pasta (spaghetti) in the boiling water until soft.
  35. 35Cook the pasta (spaghetti) in the boiling water until soft.
  36. 36Cook the pasta (spaghetti) in the boiling water until soft.
  37. 37Place the zucchini cream on a serving dish.
  38. 38Place the zucchini cream on a serving dish.
  39. 39Place the zucchini cream on a serving dish.
  40. 40Transfer the cooked spaghetti directly from the pot to the serving dish with the zucchini cream, allowing some pasta water to mix with the cream.
  41. 41Transfer the cooked spaghetti directly from the pot to the serving dish with the zucchini cream, allowing some pasta water to mix with the cream.
  42. 42Transfer the cooked spaghetti directly from the pot to the serving dish with the zucchini cream, allowing some pasta water to mix with the cream.
  43. 43Mix the spaghetti well with the zucchini cream until evenly coated.
  44. 44Mix the spaghetti well with the zucchini cream until evenly coated.
  45. 45Mix the spaghetti well with the zucchini cream until evenly coated.
  46. 46Serve the pasta on individual plates.
  47. 47Serve the pasta on individual plates.
  48. 48Serve the pasta on individual plates.
  49. 49Top the pasta with the remaining fried zucchini slices.
  50. 50Top the pasta with the remaining fried zucchini slices.
  51. 51Top the pasta with the remaining fried zucchini slices.
  52. 52Sprinkle grated cheese over the top of the dish.
  53. 53Sprinkle grated cheese over the top of the dish.
  54. 54Sprinkle grated cheese over the top of the dish.

Ingredients

  • 5 to 6 medium zucchini
  • 5 to 6 medium zucchini
  • 5 to 6 medium zucchini
  • enough to coat pan generously extra virgin olive oil
  • enough to coat pan generously extra virgin olive oil
  • enough to coat pan generously extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 garlic clove
  • to taste salt
  • to taste salt
  • to taste salt
  • a handful fresh mint leaves
  • a handful fresh mint leaves
  • a handful fresh mint leaves
  • grated cheese
  • grated cheese
  • grated cheese

Equipment

panfood processorpotspatulaserving dishfork

Tips

  • Garlic is optional, if you don't like it don't put it in.
  • You don't need to drain the pasta fully, as you need the pasta water.
  • A little mint goes a long way.