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Spaghetti with Zucchini (Spaghetti con Zucchine)

A fresh Italian pasta dish using summer vegetables like fresh zucchini and tomatoes.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 5
Calories: 692 kcal
Course: Others
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 5 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 small onions or shallots
  • 3 leaves sage
  • 2 stalks celery
  • 5 plum tomatoes peeled, seeded, and chopped
  • 4 cups zucchini
  • 1 lb Spaghetti
  • 8 oz mozzarella cheese diced (or mini mozzarella balls)
  • ⅔ cup Parmigiano Reggiano cheese grated (be sure it's DOP from Italy)
  • ⅛ tsp salt to taste
  • ⅛ tsp pepper to taste

Instructions

Prep the Ingredients:
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  1. Cut the zucchini into slices just under 1/4 inch thick (I used an OXO mandoline slicer and cut the slice at the #5 setting).
  2. Chop the tomatoes, cut the mozzarella into small cubes, and grate the Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. Set aside.
Cook the Spaghetti:
  1. Put a large pot of water to boil. Start making the sauce (below).
  2. When the water boils, add salt and the spaghetti. Cook according to the directions until al dente (while still making the sauce). Taste the pasta for salt before it's ready.
Make the Sauce:
  1. In a medium sized, pan, sautèe the garlic, whole onions, sage leaves, and celery stalks in the olive oil, over low heat, for approximately 5 minutes.
  2. Add the tomatoes and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  3. Once the tomatoes start simmering, add the zucchini. Add salt and pepper to taste, then cover with the lid slightly open for 15 minutes.
  4. When the zucchini is ready, remove the whole onion, garlic, celery, and sage (discard or use as desired). Taste for salt and pepper again.
Combine the Ingredients:
  1. When the spaghetti and sauce are ready, add the pasta to the pan with a little bit of the water from the pot.
  2. Add the mozzarella cubes to the pan.
  3. Finish off with the grated Parmigiano Reggiano, and mix well. It shouldn't be super saucy, but if it is too dry, add more pasta water.
  4. Taste test and serve!

Notes

  • You can easily omit the cheese for a vegan dish (or for those with lactose intolerance.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 bowl Calories 692kcal (35%) Carbohydrates 78g (26%) Protein 29g (58%) Fat 29g (45%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 14g Cholesterol 45mg (15%) Sodium 587mg (24%) Potassium 743mg (21%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 1198IU (24%) Vitamin C 29mg (32%) Calcium 444mg (44%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 692

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 bowl
Calories 692kcal 35%
Carbohydrates 78g 26%
Protein 29g 58%
Fat 29g 45%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 14g 70%
Cholesterol 45mg 15%
Sodium 587mg 24%
Potassium 743mg 16%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 1198IU 24%
Vitamin C 29mg 32%
Calcium 444mg 44%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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