Best Zucchini Garlic Pasta Recipes

PASTA-ZUCCHINI-MUSHROOM TOSS WITH GARLIC-HERB SAUCE FOR ONE

Steps:

• -Saute minced garlic in 2 Tbsp olive oil for 2-3 min over med-high heat.
• -Add mushrooms and zucchini, and saute for 5 minute.
• -Add seasonings.
• -Cook angel hair pasta according to package directions.
• -Using tongs, add pasta to the vegetable mixture, and toss gently.
• -Enjoy with fresh rolls or garlic bread.

ZUCCHINI-GARLIC PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels; drain, 2 tablespoons of drippings. In same skillet, saute onion and garlic in reserved drippings for 3 minutes or until tender. Add the zucchini and salt; cook 6 minutes longer or until tender., Drain pasta and add to the zucchini mixture. Add lemon juice and bacon; toss. Transfer to a serving bowl or platter; sprinkle with cheese.

SPAGHETTINI SQUARED: PASTA WITH OLIVE OIL, GARLIC, AND ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add salt. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes. While the water comes to a boil and the pasta cooks, cut the zucchini with the fine French-fry cutter on a mandoline. If you do not have one, cut by hand into the longest, finest julienne you can manage. Season with salt and pepper. If your zucchini is very finely cut, it does not need to be cooked. Otherwise, place in a colander, suspend over the pasta pot, cover the pot, and steam the zucchini until still slightly crunchy, about 2 minutes. Heat 1/4 cup of the olive oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add the garlic and saute briefly until light brown. Turn on the exhaust fan and add the red pepper flakes. Quickly mix in the basil and parsley and remove from the heat. When the pasta is al dente, drain through a colander, reserving about 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water. Pour the pasta into a warm serving bowl; add the zucchini, basil oil, the garlic mixture, and 1/2 cup of the cheese. Toss well, adding cooking water as needed to make a smooth sauce. Taste for seasoning and add salt and pepper, as needed. Grate about 2 tablespoons Parmesan over the top and serve at once. Cook's Note: The reason to save the basil oil to toss with the pasta at the end is so the oil will have a fresh, uncooked taste.
• Basil Oil (and other herb flavored oils):
• For soft herbs, such as basil, parsley, cilantro or tarragon: Use 4 cups packed leaves to 2 cups pure olive oil. For woody herbs, such as rosemary, sage, thyme, oregano or lemon verbena: Use 1 cup packed leaves to 2 cups pure olive oil. In a blender, puree the herbs and oil until completely smooth. Put the mixture in a saucepan and bring it to a simmer over moderate heat. Simmer for 45 seconds, then pour through a fine-mesh strainer into a bowl. Don't press on the mixture, but you can tap the strainer against your hand to get the oil to drip through faster. Immediately strain the oil again through a flat-bottomed paper filter. If the filter clogs, you may need to change the filter partway through. It's okay to pick the filter up and squeeze it gently to get the oil out faster, but be careful not to break the filter. (Sometimes a little dark liquid comes through the filter first. Don't worry; that's water. It will settle to the bottom because it is heavier than the oil.) Let the filtered oil settle for a few hours, then pour it off the dark liquid. Store in an airtight jar in a cool, dark place. Cook's Notes: The oil passes through the filter faster if it's filtered while still hot, so set up your filter before you start the recipe. You'll need a flat-bottomed paper filter, like those used for some drip coffee machines. Cone-shaped filters tend to get clogged. Yield: about 1 1/3 cups

COURGETTE / ZUCCHINI PASTA WITH CHILI, GARLIC & PARMESAN

Steps:

• In a large pan of salted water, put the pasta on to boil.
• Grate the courgettes/zucchini, chop or mince the garlic, finely chop the chilli and grate the parmesan.
• Melt the teaspoon of butter in a large frying pan and add the garlic.
• Cook for a couple of minutes and then add the chilli and courgette/zucchini.
• Leave to cook for 10-15mins stirring occasionally. NB. You want to cook everything but not really brown any of it off.
• Remove from the heat and stir in the parmesan.
• When the pasta is cooked to your liking, drain well and stir through a tablespoon of olive oil if desired.
• Plate up the pasta and serve with the courgette/zucchini mixture on top.

PASTA WITH ZUCCHINI AND ROASTED GARLIC

Steps:

• Preheat oven or toaster oven to 450 degrees.
• Lay a 12-inch square piece of foil on the counter and put the garlic on it.
• Sprinkle the thyme and rosemary over the garlic.
• pour the oil over the garlic and herbs.
• Draw up the edges of the foil and make a sealed packet; bake 20 minutes.
• While the garlic is baking, Cook Pasta according to package directions.
• Two minutes before Pasta is done ADD the Zucchini to the cooking pasta, Cook 2 minutes.
• Drain Zucchini and Pasta.
• Open the foil and MASH the garlic lightly with a spoon.
• Toss mashed garlic with the pasta and zucchini.
• Season with salt and pepper and serve.

ZUCCHINI-GARLIC PASTA RECIPE - (4.3/5)

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside to drain; discard all but about 2 T. Drippings. Sauté onion and garlic in drippings until tender, about 3 minutes. Add the zucchini and salt; cook until tender, about 6 min. Drain pasta and add to the zucchini mixture. Add lemon juice and bacon; toss. Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with cheese.

PASTA WITH ZUCCHINI AND ROASTED GARLIC

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven or toaster oven to 450 degrees.
• 2. Lay a 12-inch square piece of foil on the counter and put the garlic on it.
• 3. Sprinkle the thyme and rosemary over the garlic.
• 4. Pour the oil over the garlic and herbs.
• 5. Draw up the edges of the foil and make a sealed packet.
• 6. Bake 20 minutes.
• 7. While the garlic is baking, cook pasta according to package directions.
• 8. Two minutes before pasta is done, add the zucchini to the pasta cooking water.
• 9. Cook two minutes.
• 10. Drain zucchini and pasta.
• 11. Open the foil and mash the garlic lightly with a spoon.
• 12. Toss with the pasta and zucchini, season with salt and pepper and serve.

COURGETTE / ZUCCHINI PASTA WITH CHILI, GARLIC & PARMESAN

Steps:

• In a large pan of salted water, put the pasta on to boil.
• Grate the courgettes/zucchini, chop or mince the garlic, finely chop the chilli and grate the parmesan.
• Melt the teaspoon of butter in a large frying pan and add the garlic.
• Cook for a couple of minutes and then add the chilli and courgette/zucchini.
• Leave to cook for 10-15mins stirring occasionally. NB. You want to cook everything but not really brown any of it off.
• Remove from the heat and stir in the parmesan.
• When the pasta is cooked to your liking, drain well and stir through a tablespoon of olive oil if desired.
• Plate up the pasta and serve with the courgette/zucchini mixture on top.