creamy spaghetti w/ zucchini

Name: Creamy spaghetti w/ zucchini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound(s) spaghetti; 3 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 1 large zucchini, washed; 1/2 cup(s) basil leaves, cut into ribbons; 1/2 pound(s) low-fat ricotta cheese

15 Pinches

sherry monfils

worcester, MA

Updated on Apr 12, 2014

A wonderfully light spaghetti dish w/ spring zucchini.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 15 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 pound spaghetti
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large zucchini, washed
1/2 cup basil leaves, cut into ribbons
1/2 pound low-fat ricotta cheese

How To Make creamy spaghetti w/ zucchini

Step 1

Cook pasta as directed, reserve 1/4 cup water, drain remaining water, replace pasta into pot. Using a shredder, shred zucchini. Heat oil in lg skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add zucchini and a pinch of salt. Stir to coat w/ oil. Cook, stirring for 4 mins. Add spaghetti and ricotta to skillet. Toss gently to combine.
Step 3

If it is too sticky, add a little of the reserved water. Season w/ salt and pepper.
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