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MainRecipesPasta | Simplest Zucchini Parmesan Pasta

   Simplest Zucchini Parmesan Pasta submitted by Mom Johnson
Description
Simple, easy and delicious! Another way to use up that abundance of zucchini from the garden!

Directions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Just before draining, reserve 1 1/4 cups pasta cooking water. Drain.

Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the zucchini, garlic, thyme, chili flakes (optional), salt and pepper. Cook until the zucchini is golden, about 5 minutes. Using the back of your spoon or a potato masher, mash down the zucchini until it becomes a chunky sauce.

Add 1 cup of the reserved cooking water and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Add the pasta, parmesan and pecorino and toss until melted. Add more pasta water if needed to thin the sauce. (If a smoother sauce is desired, use an immersion blender.) Remove from heat and stir in the basil.

Top with more fresh basil and enjoy!


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Ingredients
v 1 pound pasta, any cut works
v 2 T. olive oil
v 3-4 medium zucchini, yellow or green, shredded
v 3 cloves garlic
v 1 T. chopped fresh thyme
v Chili flakes, to taste
v Salt and pepper
v 2 T. salted butter
v 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
v 1/2 cup Pecorino or Manchego cheese
v 1 cup fresh basil, more for topping








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