Description
Indulge in a delightful and easy-to-make pasta dish with this recipe for Spaghetti with Crispy Zucchini. The combination of tender spaghetti, crispy zucchini, and flavorful Parmesan cheese is sure to please your taste buds. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a relaxed weekend dinner.
Ingredients
Spaghetti:
12 ounces spaghetti
Crispy Zucchini:
2 medium zucchinis (grated or finely chopped), 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 2 garlic cloves (minced), 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional), 3 tablespoons olive oil (divided), 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil or parsley, additional grated Parmesan for serving
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti: In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the spaghetti until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
- Prepare the zucchini: Heat olive oil in a skillet, cook grated zucchini until golden and crisp. Add garlic, red pepper flakes, and breadcrumbs. Cook until golden brown.
- Combine ingredients: Add drained spaghetti, butter, and reserved pasta water to the skillet. Toss together, then stir in Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Top with fresh basil or parsley and extra Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- For added protein, consider topping with a poached egg or grilled chicken.
- You can make this dish gluten-free by using gluten-free pasta and breadcrumbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
