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40min zucchini pasta

40 Min Cook Time 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

  1. Roughly chop zucchini and peel garlic cloves.
  2. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add zucchini, garlic, salt, and miso (if using).
  3. Cook uncovered for ~1 hour, stirring occasionally and scraping the bottom. Once softened, smash zucchini with a spoon until mushy and saucy.
  4. Cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain.
  5. Mix pasta with zucchini sauce, adding pasta water a little at a time until smooth and silky.
  6. Serve immediately with extra olive oil or Parmesan (optional).