Pasta with Zucchini

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This dish proves that you don’t need a lot of ingredients to make great pasta.

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• 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

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[step-item number=”1″ image_url=”” title=”” ]Wash the zucchini and cut into rounds or slice them lengthwise. [/step-item]

[step-item number=”2″ image_url=”” title=”” ]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. [/step-item]

[step-item number=”3″ image_url=”” title=”” ] Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and sprinkle with pecorino. [/step-item]

[step-item number=”4″ image_url=”” title=”” ]Top with fried zucchini, basil, and a drizzle of olive oil. [/step-item]

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Originally Published in Reader's Digest