Dinner for 6

Simple Zucchini Pasta

Name: Simple Zucchini Pasta
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 12 oz spaghetti or pasta of your choice; 2 cups grated zucchini; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 3 cloves garlic; 1 tsp kosher salt; 3/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper (optional); 1 tbsp lemon zest (optional); 4 tbsp salted butter; 10 fresh basil leaves (optional); 1 cup finely grated pecorino romano or parmesan (optional)

Spaghetti tosses with sautéed zucchini, garlic, butter, cheese, basil, and lemon zest for a quick stovetop dinner.

$1.12per serving $

30 minstart to table

6servings

Italian Vegetarian Budget Family Dinners

Ingredients

12 oz spaghetti or pasta of your choice
2 cups grated zucchini
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic
1 tsp kosher salt
3/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper (optional)
1 tbsp lemon zest (optional)
4 tbsp salted butter
10 fresh basil leaves (optional)
1 cup finely grated pecorino romano or parmesan (optional)

Steps

Boil salted water in a large pot and cook the pasta for 8 to 10 minutes, until tender.
Warm olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat and cook the garlic for 1 minute.
Add the zucchini, salt, and pepper, then cook for 5 minutes until softened.
Drain the pasta, reserving 1 cup of cooking water.
Melt the butter into the skillet, then add the pasta and 1/2 cup cooking water.
Toss in the cheese, lemon zest, and basil, adding more cooking water if needed, and cook for 2 minutes.