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Spaghetti Alla Nerano
This spaghetti alla Nerano features fried zucchini and a cheesy garlic sauce. Taste and see why this is one of Italy's most beloved pasta dishes!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 562 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 8 oz Spaghetti
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 6 cups zucchini sliced, 1/8 inch thickness
- 1 1/2 cups pasta water
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp garlic parsley salt
- 1 cup Pecorino Romano cheese grated, plus more for garnish
- 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add salt and cook the spaghetti to al dente according to package instructions. (Don't forget to set aside pasta water for the sauce!)
- In the meantime, heat the olive oil on high in a large skillet. Fry the zucchini in batches until both sides are golden in color, about 3 minutes per side. Avoid overcrowding the skillet.
- Place the fried zucchini on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Drain any remaining olive oil from the skillet. In the same skillet, melt the butter with the minced garlic. Add 1 cup of pasta water and mix to combine.
- Add the fried zucchini to the sauce and sprinkle with the garlic parsley salt. Cook just until the sauce thickens slightly and the zucchini cooks down.
- Transfer the spaghetti to the skillet and add the remaining 1/2 cup of pasta water. Toss everything together to combine.
- Turn off the heat and add the cheese and basil. Give the pasta another toss, adding more pasta water to thin the sauce if needed. Garnish with more cheese and basil if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
562kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
50g
(17%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
33g
(51%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
15g
Trans Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
56mg
(19%)
Sodium
906mg
(38%)
Potassium
650mg
(19%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
905IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
34mg
(38%)
Calcium
321mg
(32%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 562
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 562kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 906mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 650mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 905IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 34mg | 38% |
| Calcium | 321mg | 32% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.