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Spaghetti alla Nerano (Spaghetti with Fried Zucchini)
Spaghetti alla Nerano (Spaghetti with Fried Zucchini)
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Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
35 minutes
Total Time:
105 minutes
Zucchini fried in garlicky olive oil, mixed with spaghetti and provolone cheese - a taste of Nerano, Italy.
Ingredients:
  • 1.5 pounds zucchini, sliced
  • 0.5 cup olive oil, or more as needed
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, or more to taste
  • 1 (16 ounce) package spaghetti
  • 0.5 cup grated aged provolone cheese
  • 0.75 cup chopped fresh basil
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions:
  • Lay zucchini slices on a plate to air dry for 1 hour.
  • In a skillet, heat 1/2 cup of oil over medium heat. Fry zucchini slices in batches until golden brown, about 10 to 15 minutes each. Place on paper towels to drain and cool before mashing 1/3 of the fried zucchini.
  • In a large saucepan over low heat, gently warm 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Add garlic cloves and simmer attentively until they turn a light golden brown and the oil is filled with the delightful essence of garlic, which takes about 15 to 20 minutes. Fold in mashed zucchini before gently adding zucchini slices.
  • While eagerly waiting, heat a large pot of lightly salted water until it boils. Add spaghetti and cook, stirring occasionally, until perfectly tender but with a bite, around 12 minutes. Drain spaghetti, saving some cooking water.
  • Combine the spaghetti and provolone cheese in the saucepan, toss with zucchini, and gradually add hot pasta water until the sauce reaches a creamy consistency. Stir in fresh basil and season with salt and pepper to taste.

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