Description
A vibrant pasta dish featuring zucchini, lemon, and creamy burrata, perfect for spring.
Ingredients
Scale
- 300g pasta (spaghetti or fettuccine)
- 2 medium zucchini, sliced
- 1 lemon (zest and juice)
- 200g burrata cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Begin by boiling salted water in a large pot. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain it, reserving a cup of pasta water for later.
- Sauté garlic: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When the oil shimmers, add the minced garlic, sautéing until fragrant—about 30 seconds.
- Add zucchini: Toss in the sliced zucchini and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Sauté until the zucchini turns tender and slightly golden, roughly 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate lemon: Add the lemon zest and juice to the skillet, stirring to combine.
- Combine pasta: Add the cooked pasta to your skillet, using tongs to toss everything together. If the mixture seems dry, gradually add reserved pasta water until you reach your desired creamy consistency.
- Serve with flair: Plate your pasta, delicately tearing the burrata over the top, and garnish with fresh basil.
Notes
You can slice the zucchini and garlic in advance for convenience. Consider adding proteins like grilled chicken or shrimp for more substance.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg