FRANCO'S PASTA WITH ZUCCHINI AND POTATOES

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Franco's Pasta with Zucchini and Potatoes image

Provided by Faith Willinger

Categories     Pasta     Potato     Side     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Zucchini     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large (about 1/2 pound) boiling potatoes
2 1/2 tablespoons fine sea salt plus additional to taste
2 medium zucchini (about 3/4 pound total), trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 pound spaghettini
2 to 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped basil or flat-leafed parsley leaves if desired
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan (about 12 ounces)
freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a 6-quart kettle bring 5 quarts water to a boil. Peel potato and cut into 1/2-inch dice. Add potato and salt to boiling water and boil 2 minutes. Add zucchini and pasta and boil until pasta is al dente.
  • Drain pasta and vegetables in a colander, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid, and in a bowl toss pasta and vegetables with oil, basil or parsley, reserved cooking liquid, and Parmesan. Season with additional salt and pepper.

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