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

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.