40min zucchini pasta

Ingredients
- 4 zucchini
- 3 garlic cloves, peeled
- Salt, to taste
- 1 tbsp miso paste (optional, for umami)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Pasta of choice (8 oz / 225 g)
- Reserved pasta water
Utensils
- Large skillet or pan
- Wooden spoon
- Knife and chopping board
- Pot for pasta
- Strainer
Information
Cost: $
Preparation time: 40 minutes
Yield: 4 servings (200g each)
Preparation Method
- Roughly chop zucchini and peel garlic cloves.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add zucchini, garlic, salt, and miso (if using).
- Cook uncovered for ~1 hour, stirring occasionally and scraping the bottom. Once softened, smash zucchini with a spoon until mushy and saucy.
- Cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain.
- Mix pasta with zucchini sauce, adding pasta water a little at a time until smooth and silky.
- Serve immediately with extra olive oil or Parmesan (optional).