Pâtes aux courgettes et citron
A quick and flavorful pasta dish made with ribboned zucchini, garlic, lemon, and parmesan. This light and fresh recipe is ready in just 15 minutes, perfect for a delicious vegetarian meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian, French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
250 g pasta (spaghetti, tagliatelle, or linguine)
2 medium zucchinis
2 lemons (zest and juice)
2 garlic cloves
2 Tbsp olive oil
30 g grated parmesan
2 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the zucchinis and cut them into ribbons with a peeler. Roughly chop the parsley. Peel and press the garlic.
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté the zucchini with garlic for 5 minutes. Add the zest and juice of one lemon, then season with salt and pepper.
- Drain the pasta and divide onto plates. Add the zucchini, zest, and juice of the second lemon.
- Sprinkle with parsley and parmesan. Adjust seasoning and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, drizzle with extra virgin olive oil before serving.
- You can substitute parsley with fresh basil.
- A pinch of red pepper flakes can add a spicy kick for heat lovers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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