Name: Spaghetti alla Nerano (Spaghetti with Fried Zucchini)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: Zucchini, sliced - 1 ½ pounds; Olive oil, or more as needed - ½ cup; Olive oil - 3 tablespoons; Garlic, or more to taste - 2 cloves; Spaghetti - 1 (16 ounce) package; Grated aged provolone cheese - ½ cup; Chopped fresh basil - ¾ cup; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste - ¾ cup

Spaghetti alla Nerano (Spaghetti with Fried Zucchini)

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10 min.

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Ingredients for - Spaghetti alla Nerano (Spaghetti with Fried Zucchini)

1. Zucchini, sliced - 1 ½ pounds

2. Olive oil, or more as needed - ½ cup

3. Olive oil - 3 tablespoons

4. Garlic, or more to taste - 2 cloves

5. Spaghetti - 1 (16 ounce) package

6. Grated aged provolone cheese - ½ cup

7. Chopped fresh basil - ¾ cup

8. Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste - ¾ cup

How to cook deliciously - Spaghetti alla Nerano (Spaghetti with Fried Zucchini)

1. Stage

Place zucchini slices on a plate and let dry for 1 hour.

2. Stage

Heat 1/2 cup oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add zucchini slices in batches and deep fry until brown, 10 to 15 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels and allow to cool. Mash 1/3 of the zucchini.

3. Stage

Place 3 tablespoons olive oil and garlic cloves in a large saucepan over low heat. Watch carefully and simmer until garlic cloves are a light golden brown and oil is infused with garlic flavor, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in mashed zucchini. Add zucchini slices.

4. Stage

Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain spaghetti, reserving some cooking water.

5. Stage

Add spaghetti and provolone cheese to the saucepan. Toss and add hot pasta water until sauce becomes creamy. Mix in basil, season with salt and pepper, and serve.