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Stanley Tucci’s Zucchini Pasta

Stanley Tucci’s Zucchini Pasta: A Creamy Italian Delight

Experience the flavors of Stanley Tucci’s Zucchini Pasta, a creamy Italian delight that's both simple and delicious.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Sunflower oil Ideal for frying the zucchini; can substitute with vegetable oil.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil Extra virgin olive oil is recommended for better flavor.
  • 1 cup Grated Parmesan cheese Pecorino Romano offers a sharper alternative.
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Enhances creaminess and richness in the sauce.
For the Pasta
  • 16 ounces Spaghetti Linguine works as an alternative.
  • Kosher salt Use less table salt to avoid over-salting.
  • Freshly ground black pepper Balances and enhances flavors.
For the Vegetables
  • 6 medium Zucchini Can swap with yellow squash for a twist.
  • 1 bunch Fresh basil leaves Parsley can be substituted for a different herbaceous note.

Equipment

  • heavy-bottomed pot
  • Deep-frying thermometer
  • Large pot
  • frying pan
  • Airtight Container

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Begin by pouring sunflower oil into a heavy-bottomed pot and heat it to 350°F.
  2. Slice the zucchini into thin rounds and fry them in batches for 5-7 minutes until golden.
  3. Refrigerate the fried zucchini for a minimum of 30 minutes.
  4. In a large pot, bring salted water to boil and cook spaghetti for 8-10 minutes.
  5. In a frying pan, heat olive oil and add chilled zucchini, then stir in reserved pasta water.
  6. Toss the drained spaghetti in the frying pan with the zucchini sauce, adding Parmesan and butter.
  7. Adjust sauce consistency with reserved pasta water as needed.
  8. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow fried zucchini to chill for at least 30 minutes for enhanced flavor. Reserve pasta water for sauce consistency adjustment and serve immediately for best texture.

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