Spaghetti With Zucchini Parsley Pesto And Bottarga Recipes

SPAGHETTI WITH ZUCCHINI, PARSLEY PESTO AND BOTTARGA

Steps:

• Make the pesto: Put parsley in a food processor or blender. Add garlic, a good pinch of salt, black pepper to taste, and olive oil. Whirl to make a smooth sauce. You should have about 1 cup of pesto.
• Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil over high heat. Cook spaghetti according to package directions until al dente, erring on the slightly underdone side.
• While the pasta cooks, put about 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the zucchini for about 2 minutes. Let it brown a little. Add salt, pepper, red-pepper flakes and lemon zest.
• Add drained pasta to skillet along with half the pesto. Toss everything together. Taste, and add more salt or pesto as needed. (Wrap and refrigerate any remaining pesto for up to 2 days or freeze for future use.)
• Divide pasta among individual plates and sprinkle generously with bottarga. Top with bread crumbs, and serve with lemon wedges.

THAT ZUCCHINI SPAGHETTI STANLEY TUCCI LOVES (SPAGHETTI ALLA NERANO)

Steps:

• Place sunflower oil in a deep fryer and heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Slice zucchini into 1/8-inch rounds.
• Add some zucchini to the hot oil and deep-fry until lightly browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a single layer on paper towels to drain and repeat to cook remaining zucchini. Let zucchini cool to room temperature.
• Transfer cooled zucchini to a bowl. Cover and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until it's 2 minutes away from being tender yet firm to the bite, 9 to 10 minutes.
• As you are cooking the spaghetti, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add zucchini and salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until it starts to release juices, soften, and break down, 3 to 5 minutes. Add a couple splashes of the pasta water to the zucchini, but don't overdo it. Break zucchini into small pieces with the edge of a spoon or spatula. Reduce heat to low and toss in basil and butter; stir until butter melts.
• Grab spaghetti with tongs and transfer it right into the sauce; stir until coated. Mix in Pecorino Romano and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheeses. Add a final splash of pasta water and adjust salt if needed.
• Serve with more grated cheese and fresh basil.

SPAGHETTI WITH ZUCCHINI, PARSLEY PESTO AND BOTTARGA

Steps:

• Put parsley in food processor or blender. Add garlic, good pinch of salt, pepper to taste and olive oil.
• Whirl to make a smooth sauce (about 1 cup). Refrigerate any remains or freeze it.
• Bring a large pot of well salted water to a boil over high heat. Cook spaghetti until al dente.
• While pasta is cooking, put about 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Sautee zucchini for about 2 minutes. Let it brown a little. Add salt, pepper , red pepper flakes and lemon zest.
• Add drained pasta to skillet along with half pesto. Taste and add more salt or pesto as needed.(wrap and refrigerate any remaining pesto for up to 2 days or freeze)
• Divide pasta among individual plates and sprinkle generously with bottarga. Top with bread crumbs and serve with lemon wedges.
• To make toaste panko or bread, combine 1 cup of coarse bread crumbs or panko with 1 tablespoon olive oil and a pinch of salt. Spread evenly on baking sheet and bake at 375 for about 10 minutes (Panko in 2 minutes). Cool and store in airtight container at room temperature until ready to use.