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Fried Zucchini Lemon Parmesan Pasta
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Fried Zucchini Lemon Parmesan Pasta

30 minServes 2Nutri-Score C€
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what you need

Ingredients

2 people
  • pastaGrains200 g
  • zucchini (sliced into rounds)Produce2 pieces
  • olive oil (for frying)Pantry40 ml
  • lemon (zested and juiced)Produce1 piece
  • parmesan (finely grated)Dairy60 g
  • salt (for the pasta water)Spices5 g
  • black pepper (freshly ground)Spices1 g

per serving

Nutrition

598kcal

Carbs
75 g
Proteins
16 g
Fat
26 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Frying pan
  • Stockpot
  • Colander
  • Grater

step by step

Method

  1. Fry the zucchini

    • Heat the olive oil in a frying pan.
    • Fry the zucchini rounds until golden and tender, then drain on paper.
    Step 1
  2. Cook the pasta

    • Boil salted water in a stockpot and cook the pasta until al dente.
    • Reserve a ladle of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
    Step 2
  3. Toss with lemon and parmesan

    • Return the pasta to the pot with the fried zucchini.
    • Add the lemon zest, lemon juice and grated parmesan.
    • Loosen with the reserved pasta water, season with black pepper and toss until creamy.
    Step 3
  4. Serve

    • Plate the pasta with extra parmesan and a little lemon zest.
    Step 4