About
Garden-Fresh Zucchini Linguine is such a summer sensation! The pasta is tender and brightened with plenty of fresh, sunny lemon flavor, and the zucchini adds a refreshing element to the golden, fragrant garlic and spicy red chiles. A touch of fresh microgreens and nutty parmesan helps make this dish a breeze to enjoy! Garden-Fresh Zucchini Linguine is fast and delicious; just the thing you need to enjoy the season to the fullest!
Ingredients
- For the pasta:
- 2 large zucchini, coarsely grated
- 12 ounces linguine
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 red chile, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup lemon juice (from about 2 lemons)
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- kosher salt, to taste
- Optional, for garnish:
- lemon zest, to taste, grated
- parmesan cheese, to taste, grated
- 1 cup microgreens
Directions
Step 1 -In a colander, place a clean dish towel and spread it out.
Step 2 -Set the colander over a bowl.
Step 3 -Add the grated zucchini to the colander and let it rest there to drain until ready to use.
Step 4 -In a large pot of salted, boiling water, add the linguine and cook it to al dente, according to the package directions.
Step 5 -Reserve 3/4 cup of the cooking water and drain the remainder.
Step 6 -In a large skillet over medium-low heat, add the olive oil.
Step 7 -Add the garlic and the chile and cook, while stirring often, until the garlic is golden, about 4-6 minutes.
Step 8 -Transfer the skillet from the heat.
Step 9 -Add 1 teaspoon of the lemon zest, the lemon juice, 1/2 cup of the parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup of the reserved pasta water, and the salt to the garlic mixture and stir to combine.
Step 10 -Add the cooked pasta to the sauce mixture.
Step 11 -Place the skillet over medium-high heat and cook, while tossing, until the noodles are well-coated. If the sauce seems too thick, add the remaining reserved pasta water, a little at a time, until the sauce reaches the desired consistency.
Step 12 -Wrap the dish towel around the grated zucchini and squeeze out any remaining liqiud.
Step 13 -Add the zucchini to the skillet and stir to combine.
Step 14 -Serve garnished with the extra lemon zest, the extra parmesan, and the microgreens.
