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FETTUCCINE WITH SHREDDED ZUCCHINI, FRESH RICOTTA, AND LEMON ZEST



Fettuccine with Shredded Zucchini, Fresh Ricotta, and Lemon Zest image

I realize that this seems almost too simple to mention, but it is such a perfect dish, and a good solution to a high-summer extravagance of zucchini and mint. And unlike some pasta dishes, it is light enough for a first course. I grate an additional bit of lemon zest over the finished dish.

Provided by Liz Neumark

Categories     Cheese     Dairy     Garlic     Herb     Pasta     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Lunch     Ricotta     Lemon     Mint     Squash     Zucchini     Summer     Healthy     Noodle     Parsley     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Salt
1 pound fettuccine
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 or 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped or grated
Zest of 1 to 2 lemons
2 medium- large or 4 small zucchini, cleaned but not peeled, and shredded
Freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
1 cup fresh whole-milk ricotta cheese, at room temperature

Steps:

  • Place a large pot of water over high heat. When the water is at a rolling boil, add a big pinch of salt, drop in the fettucine, and stir. Cook the pasta, stirring from time to time, according to package directions for al dente, usually about 12 minutes. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When the oil is warm, add the garlic and sauté until golden, about 1 minute. Add the lemon zest and cook for 30 seconds longer. Increase the heat to medium-high, add the zucchini, and cook, stirring, until tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Remove and reserve about 1/2 cup of the cooking water, then drain the pasta and quickly toss with the zucchini, parsley, and mint. Spoon on the ricotta and toss lightly again, add small amounts of the cooking water to lighten the cheese to the consistency you like, and serve.

PASTA WITH ZUCCHINI AND MINT



Pasta With Zucchini and Mint image

This minty Roman-style zucchini is wonderful with pasta or served on its own.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, lunch, one pot, pastas, appetizer, main course

Time 30m

Yield Serves four

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1-1/2 pounds zucchini, scrubbed and sliced very thin
Salt
freshly ground pepper to taste
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon sherry vinegar
1 teaspoon finely minced lemon zest
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
3/4 pound pasta, such as farfalle or fusilli
Grated ricotta salata or Pecorino for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil for the pasta. Meanwhile, heat the oil over medium heat in a large, heavy nonstick skillet, and add the zucchini. Cook, stirring or shaking the pan, until the zucchini is tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Season generously with salt and pepper. Add the sugar, and stir in the vinegar, lemon zest and mint. Remove from the heat, and keep warm while you cook the pasta.
  • When the water comes to a boil, salt generously and add the pasta. Cook al dente, following the timing instructions on the package. Add 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water to the zucchini, then drain the pasta and toss with the zucchini. Serve, passing the cheese at the table for sprinkling.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 409, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 70 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 628 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams

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