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Penne Pasta with Zucchini

Penne Pasta with Zucchini

Penne Pasta with Zucchini
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4
Calories

Equipment

  • Pan

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lbs Short cut pasta I used pennoni in the video
  • 1/4 cup Extra virgin olive oil 55 ml
  • 3 small Whole cloves of garlic or more to taste.
  • 1 1/2 lbs Zucchini 700 grams
  • 1 handful Fresh basil
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh cracked pepper
  • Sharp provolone cheese to taste You can replace with Pecorino Romano or Parmigiano Reggiano

Instructions
 

  • In a large Sauté pan heat the oil and brown the garlic until golden and remove.
  • Add add the zucchini and stir.
  • In a large pot with cold water place on high heat and bring to a boil for your pasta.
  • Keep stirring the zucchini.
  • When the water is boiling add your salt to taste and drop your pasta.
  • When pasta is 3/4 cooked drain but reserve 1 cup of the pasta water.
  • Now put the drained pasta in with the zucchini and slowly add the pasta water.
  • Continue stirring until all well combined and pasta is cooked.
  • Now add your chopped basil, fresh cracked pepper and lots of the provolone cheese grated on top.

Video

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AboutAlessandra

My name is Alessandra and I was born in Vico Equense, Naples. Vico Equense is a coastal town located between Pompeii and Sorrento. The area is called Penisola Sorrentina. I live in the United States and travel to Italy every year.

I started my cooking channel so that I can pass on the recipes to my daughter’s. One day they’ll be able to carry on the traditions with authentic recipes I’ve learned from my nonna, mom, and aunts. Food is love and sharing it with loved ones is the greatest gift in life. Please do watch my videos, I try to be clear, precise with easy to follow instructions and most importantly make and enjoy my recipes.

I hope all my recipes will bring you back to the foods you love and the memories of the past with nonna in the kitchen.

Grazie e buon appetito
Alessandra

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