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Spaghetti alla Nerano

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A creamy and flavorful Italian pasta dish featuring zucchini, provolone cheese, and fresh basil.

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 400g spaghetti
  • 3 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 150g provolone cheese, grated
  • 50g Parmesan cheese, grated
  • Fresh basil leaves, chopped
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 3 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add zucchini slices and cook until golden and tender, about 10 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  3. Add the cooked spaghetti to the pan with zucchini. Stir in grated provolone and Parmesan cheese, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a creamy sauce. Season with salt and black pepper.
  4. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.

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