A light and flavorful dish featuring zucchini, garlic, and spaghetti, topped with Parmesan cheese and basil. The zucchini is caramelized and combined with spaghetti for a delicious meal.
1: Prep your vegetables.
2: In a large skillet, warm up some olive oil and begin caramelizing the zucchini for 20-25 minutes.
3: Meanwhile, boil your spaghetti according to instructions, and drain while saving 1/2 a cup of the pasta water.
4: Once the zucchini is lightly golden, add the chopped garlic and fry for a few more minutes.
5: Drain some of the oil from the skillet.
6: On medium heat, add the spaghetti and a little bit of the pasta water to loosen it.
7: Sprinkle the basil ribbons and squeeze the lemon juice over the mixture, then season to taste.
8: Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over and add a bit more pasta water to adjust the consistency.
9: Adjust your seasonings if necessary, plate up, and finish with more Parmesan cheese and freshly cracked pepper before serving.
