Quick Zucchini and Lemon Pasta

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  • 1 piece Zucchini
  • 25 gram Parmesan
  • 2 gram Chili Flakes
  • 1 tablespoon Pine Nuts
  • 2 gram Salt
  • 5 gram Fresh Basil
  • 300 gram Pappardelle
  • 1 clove Garlic
  • 13 gram Olive Oil
  • 1 piece Lemon
  • 2 gram Rainbow Peppercorns
  • 15 gram Pecorino Romano

Step-by-step method

At a glance

This bright, zesty pasta comes together in just 25 minutes with minimal fuss. You'll quickly sauté tender zucchini with garlic and chilli, toss it with pappardelle, then finish with fresh lemon, creamy cheese, and toasted pine nuts for a vibrant summer dish that feels fancy but tastes effortlessly simple.

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    Prep your ingredients

    First, bring a pot of salted water to the boil for the pasta. Meanwhile, cut the zucchini into small cubes and slice the garlic thinly. Don't forget to grate the pecorino and parmesan as well.

    Ingredients

    • 1 piece Zucchini
    • 15 gram Parmesan
    • 15 gram Pecorino Romano
    • 1 clove Garlic
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    Sauté the base

    Heat extra virgin olive oil in a pan. Add the garlic and chilli flakes and sauté briefly. Add the zucchini and let it soften.

    Ingredients

    • 10 gram Olive Oil
    • 2 gram Chili Flakes
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    Cook the pasta

    Add the pappardelle to the boiling salted water. Stir occasionally while cooking so it doesn't stick and cooks evenly. Check the time on the packet - you want it al dente.

    Ingredients

    • 300 gram Pappardelle

Quick Zucchini and Lemon Pasta

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Active time total 29 min
Prep 10 min Cook 19 min

12 Ingredients

6 Steps

Medium Difficulty
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About this recipe

Do you love those days when you come home craving something really delicious 🤤, but you don't want to spend hours in the kitchen? Then this recipe is just for you! It features the bright, fresh taste of lemon 🍋 and a gentle kick of chilli 🌶️ that pair beautifully together. Plus, it's a great way to shake up your zucchini repertoire! Summer is just around the corner, along with all the zucchini we'll need to use up, so why not start with something this simple, quick and absolutely delicious?

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