Easy Zucchini Fettuccine Recipes

ZUCCHINI FETTUCCINE

Steps:

• Place a large pot of water over high heat to boil the pasta
• When the water reaches a boil, add some salt and drop in the pasta
• Cook the pasta to al dente, according to package directions
• Drain the cooked pasta and reserve
• While the pasta is working, place a large skillet over medium-low heat with 4 turns of the pan of EVOO, about 4 tablespoons
• Add the garlic to the pan and saut until golden, about 1 minute
• Add the lemon zest to the pan and continue cooking another 30 seconds
• Add the zucchini and cook until tender, 2-3 minutes
• Season with salt and pepper
• Toss the veggies and herbs with the cooked pasta and serve

FETTUCCINE WITH ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Place zucchini in a colander, toss with salt and set aside to drain in sink or over a bowl 30 minutes. Meanwhile, heat 3 tablespoons oil in a heavy sauté pan, add onion, pine nuts and garlic and sauté over low heat about 10 minutes, until onion is soft and nuts start to brown. Rinse and drain zucchini and add to pan. Sauté about 20 minutes, until tender.
• Bring large pot of salted water to a boil for pasta, cook pasta about 3 minutes and drain, reserving about 1 cup pasta water. Add pasta to sauté pan, cook over low heat about 5 minutes, to blend ingredients, adding pasta water as needed. Season with salt and pepper. Fold in parsley, cheese and additional olive oil and serve.

SPAGHETTI WITH ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente, 9 to 11 minutes. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain the pasta.
• Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic; when it begins to sizzle, add the zucchini and saute for a couple of minutes. Add 1/4 cup of the pasta water and cook until the zucchini is tender, about 5 minutes. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt and half of the basil. Remove the garlic.
• Add the pasta to the skillet along with about 1/2 cup of the reserved cooking water; shake the pan vigorously, adding a little more cooking water if the pasta looks dry. Cook, tossing, until the liquid is absorbed, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the parmigiano, pecorino and the remaining basil; toss. Top with more Parmesan.

FETTUCCINI WITH ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water until al dente. Drain.
• While the pasta is cooking, prepare the vegetables. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, zucchini and peppers; saute 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, salt, and cayenne pepper. Cook over low heat 5 minutes, or until vegetables are crisp tender.
• Pour vegetables over hot pasta.

EASY ZUCCHINI FETTUCCINE

Steps:

• Place a large pot of water over high heat to boil the pasta. When the water.
• reaches a boil, add some salt and drop in the pasta. Cook the pasta to al dente,
• according to package directions. Drain the cooked pasta and reserve.
• While the pasta is working, place a large skillet over medium-low heat with.
• about 4 tablespoons of Olive Oil.
• Add the red onion and garlic to the pan and saute until golden, about 1-2 minutes.
• Add the lemon zest to the pan and continue cooking another 30 seconds.
• Add the zucchini and cook until tender, 2-3 minutes.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Toss the veggies, herbs and lemon juice with the cooked pasta in the skillet and serve.
• Top with your favorite grated cheese. Grated Asiago was wonderful with this dish.