Quick look
- prep 10 min cook 20 min
- serves 4
This dish proves that you don’t need a lot of ingredients to make great pasta.
Ingredients
- 1 pound zucchini
- 2 cups extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- 1 pound dried spaghetti
- 6 tablespoons freshly grated pecorino cheese, preferably Sicilian
- Leaves from four bunches fresh basil, torn
- 1
Wash the zucchini and cut into rounds or slice them lengthwise.
- 2
Heat the oil in a large deep frying pan until very hot. Fry the zucchini for 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown. Drain well and pat dry on paper towels. Season with salt and pepper and cover with a plate to keep warm.
- 3
Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and sprinkle with pecorino.
- 4
Top with fried zucchini, basil, and a drizzle of olive oil.
