Stanley Tucci Zucchini Pasta Recipe

Name: Stanley Tucci Zucchini Pasta Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: sunflower oil; 6 medium zucchini; kosher salt; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 16 ounces Spaghetti; freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 bunch fresh basil leaves

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings
4
Calories
688 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian

Stanley Tucci Zucchini Pasta Recipe

Iris Warren

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This zucchini pasta is super simple but totally decadent. The pasta water mixed with Parmesan cheese and butter creates a lush sauce over long strands of noodles.

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Ingredients

Servings

sunflower oil for frying
6 medium zucchini
kosher salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
16 ounces Spaghetti (or linguine)
freshly ground black pepper
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons butter
1 bunch fresh basil leaves

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Instructions

In a heavy bottom pot, bring ½ to 1 quart of sunflower oil to 350°F.
Slice the zucchini into thin rounds. In batches, fry the zucchini in the hot oil until they turn blistered and golden, about 5-7 minutes per batch. Use a spider or slotted spoon to transfer the zucchini to a bowl or plate lined with paper towels. Repeat until all of the zucchini is fried. Refrigerate the zucchini for at least 30 minutes up to overnight.
When ready to prepare the dish, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water to make the sauce.
In a large frying pan over medium-high, add the olive oil and heat the rested zucchini with 2 ladles of the warm spaghetti cooking water, stirring well until saucy. Season with a few pinches of kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Drain the spaghetti and add to the pan with the zucchini, tossing well to combine. Remove the pan from the heat and add a couple of handfuls of grated Parmesan cheese then toss everything together well. Stir in the butter and more water as needed to enrich the sauce.
Add more Parmesan and top with a fresh basil leaves before serving.

Notes

This recipe is from CNN's Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy
CNN's Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy

Nutrition Information

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Calories 688kcal (34%) Carbohydrates 97g (32%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 37mg (12%) Sodium 513mg (21%) Potassium 1068mg (31%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 984IU (20%) Vitamin C 53mg (59%) Calcium 294mg (29%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 688 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	688kcal	34%
Carbohydrates	97g	32%
Protein	26g	52%
Fat	22g	34%
Saturated Fat	9g	45%
Polyunsaturated Fat	2g	12%
Monounsaturated Fat	8g	40%
Trans Fat	0.2g	10%
Cholesterol	37mg	12%
Sodium	513mg	21%
Potassium	1068mg	23%
Fiber	7g	28%
Sugar	10g	20%
Vitamin A	984IU	20%
Vitamin C	53mg	59%
Calcium	294mg	29%
Iron	3mg	17%