my zucchini pasta

Name: My Zucchini Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1 pound(s) spaghetti or fettucini; 8 ounce(s) garlic & herb cream cheese; 3 tablespoon(s) greek yogurt; 1 cup(s) mizithra cheese or pecorino, shredded; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon(s) each parsley, mint & oregano,finely chopped; 1/4 ladle full salted pasta water (if needed); 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 4-5 ounce(s) cooked bacon or ham strips (optional); 5 medium zucchini, grated & squeezed as much as possible; salt & pepper to taste

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Maria *

Athens

Updated on Aug 21, 2020

I started out by following a simple Philadelphia Carbonara recipe. Added zucchini which I love, added a few herbs and voila a simple & quick dish which my family loves and asks for quite often. Sometimes I don't have bacon or ham, so I just don't add. Just as delicious. Hope you try and enjoy as much as we do.

Rate

prep time 15 Min

cook time 15 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4-6 , depending on appetite

Ingredients

1 pound spaghetti or fettucini
8 ounces garlic & herb cream cheese
3 tablespoons greek yogurt
1 cup mizithra cheese or pecorino, shredded
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon each parsley, mint & oregano,finely chopped
1/4 ladle full salted pasta water (if needed)
1 tablespoon olive oil
4-5 ounces cooked bacon or ham strips (optional)
5 medium zucchini, grated & squeezed as much as possible
salt & pepper to taste

How To Make my zucchini pasta

Step 1

Cook pasta in boiling water for 10 minutes, until al dente.

Step 2

Meanwhile, whisk together the cream cheese, the yogurt, and the mizithra cheese (or Pecorino) until combined. If too thick add some salted pasta water, season with parsley, mint, oregano, salt & pepper, mix and set aside.
Step 3

Heat the oil in a large pan and fry the bacon or ham if desired. Add the zucchini and fry for just 1-2 minutes.
Step 4

When the pasta is cooked, using tongs, lift from water, and add straight to the pan with the zucchini. Toss, then remove from the heat and add the creamy Philadelphia mixture. Toss again to coat the pasta in the sauce. Serve immediately with chopped fresh parsley and mizithra cheese. Kali Orexi ENJOY!
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