Spaghetti alla Nerano

Steps9

1. 1

   Step 1. Slice the zucchini

   Slice the zucchini into thin rounds on a mandoline.

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   Step 2. Infuse oil with garlic

   Pour olive oil into a pan and add the garlic cloves.

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   Step 3. Fry the zucchini

   Add the zucchini slices to the oil and fry until golden on both sides.

   Olive oil
4. 4

   Step 4. Drain the zucchini

   Lift the fried zucchini onto paper towels and season with salt.

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   Step 5. Boil the spaghetti

   Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti. Save a ladle of pasta water before draining.

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   Step 6. Combine with zucchini oil

   Add the reserved pasta water to the pan with the zucchini and garlic oil, then add the spaghetti and toss.

   Olive oil
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   Step 7. Toss with grated cheese

   Grate the hard cheese over the spaghetti and toss until glossy.

   Parmesan
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   Step 8. Add lemon and basil

   Zest the lemon over the pasta, then add basil leaves and toss.

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   Step 9. Plate and top

   Plate the spaghetti and top with the fried zucchini slices.