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Spaghetti alla Nerano

With roots stretching back to Nerano, Italy, this classic pasta dish uses fresh zucchini as a base for a creamy, earthy sauce. The Spaghetti alla Nerano dish proves that simple, fresh ingredients make the most exquisite entrees in Italian cuisine.

  • Prep Time

    10min

  • Cook Time

    35min

  • Total Time

    45min

  • Serving Size

    4-6

  • Recipe Category Pasta

  • Recipe Cuisine Italian

  • Level Easy

Recipe By: DeLallo

Ingredients

Directions

  • Heat the oil in a wide skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic clove and sauté until the garlic is golden. Remove the garlic and add the zucchini rounds., Cook zucchini until tender but not brown. As they finish cooking, lay the zucchini slices on paper towels to absorb the excess oil. Sprinkle lightly with salt.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente (see package instructions for details). Drain, reserving 1 cup of hot pasta water.
  • In a food processor or blender, blend together 1/3 of the zucchini and 1/4 cup pasta water. Pour the puree into a large serving bowl.
  • Add the spaghetti, zucchini rounds and hot pasta water to the puree. Mix everything together vigorously for a minute or two.
  • Then add the grated cheese and continue mixing until the cheese has completely melted into a creamy sauce, adding more pasta water if needed.
  • Top with basil and serve.

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Spaghetti alla Nerano (Spaghetti with Zucchini)

With roots stretching back to Nerano, Italy, this classic pasta dish uses fresh zucchini as a base for a creamy, earthy sauce. The Spaghetti alla Nerano (Spaghetti with Zucchini) dish proves that simple, fresh ingredients make the most exquisite entrees in Italian cuisine.