20-Minute Tagliatelle With Fried Zucchini and Aged Ricotta

Fresh tagliatelle is prepared Sicilian-style with pan-fried zucchini, fresh mint, and grated ricotta salata.

Category Tags:

DinnerLunchPasta

Cuisine Tags:

Italian

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Instructions

  1. Start boiling a large pot of salted water for the pasta.

  2. Wash, dry, and slice zucchini into 1/4-inch rounds, then lightly salt and let sit for 5 minutes.

  3. Pat zucchini dry; heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

  4. Fry zucchini in batches until well browned, then transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain.

  5. Cook tagliatelle in the boiling water until al dente (1-4 minutes), then drain well.

  6. Divide pasta onto 4 plates and top with fried zucchini, chopped mint, black pepper, and grated ricotta salata.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 294 kcal
Carbohydrate: 10 g
Cholesterol: 11 mg
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 3 g
Saturated Fat: 4 g
Sodium: 150 mg
Sugar: 1 g
Fat: 28 g
Unsaturated Fat: 0 g