Spaghetti alla Nerano

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Heat oil in a pot, slice zucchini into thin rounds and add to the hot oil and cook until it turns golden brown.
  2. 2Heat oil in a pot, slice zucchini into thin rounds and add to the hot oil and cook until it turns golden brown.
  3. 3Heat oil in a pot, slice zucchini into thin rounds and add to the hot oil and cook until it turns golden brown.
  4. 4Remove the zucchini from the oil and place on a paper towel to cool and let the zucchini rest for at least two hours to soften.
  5. 5Remove the zucchini from the oil and place on a paper towel to cool and let the zucchini rest for at least two hours to soften.
  6. 6Remove the zucchini from the oil and place on a paper towel to cool and let the zucchini rest for at least two hours to soften.
  7. 7Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and add spaghetti.
  8. 8Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and add spaghetti.
  9. 9Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and add spaghetti.
  10. 10When it is al dente, reserve about a cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
  11. 11When it is al dente, reserve about a cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
  12. 12When it is al dente, reserve about a cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
  13. 13Heat the zucchini in a large skillet or frying pan over medium heat along with pasta water, salt and pepper.
  14. 14Heat the zucchini in a large skillet or frying pan over medium heat along with pasta water, salt and pepper.
  15. 15Heat the zucchini in a large skillet or frying pan over medium heat along with pasta water, salt and pepper.
  16. 16Add the spaghetti to the zucchini along with butter.
  17. 17Add the spaghetti to the zucchini along with butter.
  18. 18Add the spaghetti to the zucchini along with butter.
  19. 19Remove the pan from the heat and add Parmesan along with pasta water and mix the ingredients together until the cheese melts and thickens into a sauce.
  20. 20Remove the pan from the heat and add Parmesan along with pasta water and mix the ingredients together until the cheese melts and thickens into a sauce.
  21. 21Remove the pan from the heat and add Parmesan along with pasta water and mix the ingredients together until the cheese melts and thickens into a sauce.
  22. 22Serve with basil.
  23. 23Serve with basil.
  24. 24Serve with basil.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup neutral oil
  • 1 cup neutral oil
  • 1 cup neutral oil
  • 3 medium zucchini
  • 3 medium zucchini
  • 3 medium zucchini
  • 8 oz spaghetti
  • 8 oz spaghetti
  • 8 oz spaghetti
  • 0.25 cup pasta water
  • 0.25 cup pasta water
  • 0.25 cup pasta water
  • pinch salt
  • pinch salt
  • pinch salt
  • pinch pepper
  • pinch pepper
  • pinch pepper
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 0.75 cup Parmesan
  • 0.75 cup Parmesan
  • 0.75 cup Parmesan
  • spoonful pasta water
  • spoonful pasta water
  • spoonful pasta water
  • basil
  • basil
  • basil

Equipment

potknifemandoline slicerpaper towellarge skilletfrying pan

Tips

  • The zucchini should rest for at least two hours to soften.
  • The zucchini can be made a day before and let it rest in the fridge overnight.
  • You will likely need to add more pasta water or cheese until you reach your desired consistency.