Lemon Zucchini Spaghetti

Name: Lemon Zucchini Spaghetti
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Lemon thinly sliced and seeds removed 1; Olive oil 3 tbsp; Shallot sliced 2; Garlic smashed and peeled 2 cloves; Kosher salt divided 1 ½ tsp; Anchovy paste 1 tsp; Capers drained ¼ cup; Red pepper flakes ½ tsp; Zucchini small, about 2 pounds total, halved and sliced 1/3 inch 4; Pasta such as Spaghetti alla Chitarra or Vermicelli Lunghi 0.5 lb; Parmigiano Reggiano PDO cheese freshly grated ½ cup; Fresh dill ½ cup; Fresh basil leaves roughly chopped or torn ½ cup; Feta cheese crumbled feta or goat cheese 1 cup

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Serving: 4 persone

PRESENTATION

Recipe by
Giada De Laurentiis

In Italy, pastas often feature a combination of briny and salty flavors derived from pantry staples such as anchovy paste and capers. These distinctive tastes are emblematic of the region and have inspired Giada De Laurentiis in her culinary creations. In her recipe for lemon zucchini spaghetti, Giada enhances these traditional ingredients with the addition of fresh lemon, aromatic herbs, garlic, shallots, and fresh zucchini, topped off with a generous sprinkle of cheese. This blend of ingredients culminates in a pasta dish bursting with flavor, embodying the essence of an Italian summer!

This lemon zucchini spaghetti would be so delicious paired with some grilled seafood - and a glass of prosecco, just like Giada recommends!

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INGREDIENTS: Lemon 1 - thinly sliced and seeds removed; Olive oil 3 tbsp; Shallot 2 - sliced; Garlic 2 cloves - smashed and peeled; Kosher salt 1 ½ tsp - divided; Anchovy paste 1 tsp; Capers ¼ cup - drained; Red pepper flakes ½ tsp; Zucchini 4 - small, about 2 pounds total, halved and sliced 1/3 inch; Pasta 0.5 lb - such as Spaghetti alla Chitarra or Vermicelli Lunghi; Parmigiano Reggiano PDO cheese ½ cup - freshly grated; Fresh dill ½ cup; Fresh basil leaves ½ cup - roughly chopped or torn; Feta cheese 1 cup - crumbled feta or goat cheese