Slow-Cooked Zucchini Pasta

Name: Slow-Cooked Zucchini Pasta
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 2 Portionen
Ingredients: 95 ml olive oil; 4 piece courgettes; 3 clove garlic cloves; 0.5 tsp chilli flakes; 35 g panko breadcrumbs; 1 piece lemon; 300 g spaghetti; 40 g parmesan

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Cook Time

1 h

Servings

Difficulty

Easy

Prep Time

25 Min

Description

This slow-cooked zucchini pasta is a delightful and easy dish, perfect for a light summer meal. The zucchini is cooked down until it's almost melted, creating a rich and flavorful sauce. I've been making this recipe for years, and it's always a hit! The combination of garlic, chili flakes, and lemon zest adds a wonderful depth of flavor. It's a great way to use up a glut of zucchini from the garden. Serve with a sprinkle of lemony breadcrumbs and parmesan for a satisfying and delicious meal. This vegetarian dish is ready in about an hour.

Ingredients (8 ingredients)

95 ml olive oil
4 piece courgettes
3 clove garlic cloves
0.5 tsp chilli flakes
35 g panko breadcrumbs
1 piece lemon
300 g spaghetti
40 g parmesan

Preparation (5 steps)

Prepare the zucchini

Cut the courgettes into smaller pieces. Add 95ml olive oil to a large pan. Add the courgettes and cook for 15 mins, stirring often until they start to catch and turn a little golden and lightly charred.

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Continue cooking the zucchini

Turn the heat down to low and cook for another 30 mins, stirring frequently until they’re nearly completely disintegrated. Sprinkle in a good pinch of salt, the garlic and chilli flakes. Turn the heat back up to high and cook for a final 5-10 mins until lightly caramelised.

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Prepare the breadcrumbs

While the courgettes are cooking, heat the remaining 1 tbsp oil in a small frying pan. Sprinkle in the panko breadcrumbs and some salt and pepper. Cook over a medium heat for 4-5 mins, stirring until golden and crisp. Transfer to a small bowl and stir through the lemon zest. Cook the spaghetti following pack instructions.

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Combine pasta and zucchini

When the pasta is al dente and the courgettes are cooked, transfer the pasta straight into the courgette pan using tongs, along with plenty of pasta water and most of the parmesan. Mix thoroughly, adding more pasta water as needed to create a glossy sauce. Finish with the lemon juice.