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Spaghetti alla Nerano

Spaghetti alla Nerano

A rich and creamy pasta dish featuring fried zucchini, provolone, and basil, a true taste of Italian cuisine focused on Spaghetti alla Nerano.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 959.8 kcal

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • pot for boiling pasta
  • Mandoline
  • Slotted spoon
  • Grater
  • Tongs

Ingredients
  

  • 320 g Spaghetti
  • 150 g Provolone del Monaco for grating
  • 700 g Zucchini
  • q.b. Basil
  • 30 g Parmigiano Reggiano DOP for grating
  • q.b. Salt fine salt
  • q.b. Black pepper
  • 1 clove Garlic whole
  • 30 g Extra virgin olive oil for frying
  • q.b. Extra virgin olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Wash and trim the zucchini, then slice them into thin rounds using a mandoline.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet until it reaches 150°C for frying.
  • Fry the zucchini rounds in batches for about 5-6 minutes until golden brown.
  • Remove the zucchini with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel to absorb excess oil.
  • Season the fried zucchini with salt and torn basil leaves.
  • In a large pot, boil salted water for cooking the spaghetti.
  • Grate the Parmigiano and Provolone del Monaco using a coarse grater.
  • Cook the spaghetti until al dente, about 6 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat 30 g of extra virgin olive oil and add the whole garlic clove to infuse.
  • Remove the garlic and add the fried zucchini to the skillet.
  • Add a ladle of pasta cooking water and sauté the zucchini for a moment.
  • Drain the spaghetti directly into the pan with the zucchini mixture.
  • Add pasta water as needed to continue cooking the spaghetti in the sauce.
  • Remove from heat and stir in some of the Provolone until melted and creamy.
  • Add the grated Parmigiano and remaining Provolone, stirring to combine.
  • Finish with more torn basil and a ladle of pasta water, stirring until smooth.
  • Serve hot with a sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper.

Notes

Best served fresh; freezing is not recommended. For creamy spaghetti, add pasta cooking water gradually to achieve perfect consistency.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 959.8kcalCarbohydrates: 67.1gProtein: 24.9gFat: 66.7gSaturated Fat: 15.2gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 824.9mgFiber: 4.6gSugar: 6.7g
Keyword comfort food, Creamy, Italian, pasta, Spaghetti alla Nerano, zucchini
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