Spaghetti alla Nerano
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Ingredients
- 400 g (14oz) zucchini thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves bruised
- 1 cup grated cheese + more for serving Parmesan cheese, Pecorino Romano, Provolone
- 500 g (1lb) Spaghetti
- salt and black pepper to taste
- fresh basil leaves
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Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- In a large pan or skillet set over medium heat, heat the olive oil.
- Add the whole garlic cloves and cook until golden brown to infuse the oil then remove the garlic.
- Add the thinly sliced zucchini and pan fry until tender, golden brown and starting to break apart.
- Add the spaghetti to the boiling water while the zucchini cooks then drain once al dente and reserve 2 cups of cooking water.
- Stir a ladleful of pasta cooking water into the zucchini, breaking the fried zucchini slices up with the edge of a wooden spoon then add the drained spaghetti.
- Add in the grated cheese and toss to coat the pasta in the creamy sauce that forms.
- You can add a splash of pasta water at a time until the sauce has a creamy texture.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste then serve scattered with fresh basil leaves and a generous grating of cheese.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
492kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
50g
(17%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
15g
Cholesterol
17mg
(6%)
Sodium
443mg
(18%)
Potassium
290mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
395IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
18mg
(20%)
Calcium
315mg
(32%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 492 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 492kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 443mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 290mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 395IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 315mg | 32% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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