Description
Easy Spaghetti alla Nerano is a delightful Italian dish that combines sautéed zucchini with perfectly cooked spaghetti, all enveloped in a creamy sauce of olive oil and Parmesan cheese. This quick and flavorful recipe makes for the ideal comfort food or a stunning centerpiece for dinner parties. With vibrant colors and an irresistible taste, each bite transports you to the sun-kissed coasts of Italy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into thin rounds
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Wash zucchinis and slice them; mince garlic and grate Parmesan.
- Cook zucchini: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add zucchini slices and sauté until soft and lightly browned (5-7 minutes).
- Add garlic: Stir in minced garlic, salt, and pepper; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Boil pasta: In a pot of salted boiling water, cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Combine: Toss drained spaghetti with sautéed zucchini in the skillet, adding reserved pasta water gradually until you achieve a silky sauce.
- Finish with cheese: Remove from heat and stir in grated Parmesan until melted. Adjust seasoning before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 20mg