Craving a taste of Sicily? Bring the sunny flavors of the Mediterranean right into your kitchen with this simple, fresh spaghetti with zucchini and ricotta. As a home cook who's traveled Italy extensively, this recipe captures that effortless vacation vibe in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
600g zucchini
500g spaghetti
2 garlic cloves
200g ricotta
Parmesan
Black pepper
Basil
Instructions
Wash the zucchini and slice into thin strips. Cook the spaghetti al dente according to package directions. Meanwhile, crush the garlic cloves and fry in olive oil in a large pan until golden. Remove the garlic, then sauté the zucchini strips over high heat, stirring constantly until tender. In a deep serving bowl, loosen the ricotta with a little pasta water. Drain the spaghetti, toss briefly with the zucchini, then mix everything with the ricotta. Serve immediately topped with grated Parmesan, freshly ground black pepper, and torn fresh basil leaves.
