Fried-Zucchini Spaghetti

Name: Fried-Zucchini Spaghetti
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 118 milliliters torn basil leaves; 59 milliliters all-purpose flour; 4 servings Lemon wedges, for serving; 118 milliliters extra-virgin olive oil; 237 milliliters shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, plus more for serving; 4 servings Freshly ground pepper; 4 servings Salt; 340 grams spaghetti; 454 grams zucchini, very thinly sliced crosswise

Fried-Zucchini Spaghetti might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe serves 4. One serving contains 703 calories, 22g of protein, and 35g of fat. If you have pepper, zucchini, salt, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the zucchini you could follow this main course with the Zucchini Dessert Squares as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes.

Instructions

In a medium bowl, toss the zucchini with the flour and a pinch of salt. In a very large skillet, heat half of the oil until shimmering.

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Add half of the zucchini and fry over high heat, turning once or twice, until browned and crisp, 3 to 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the zucchini to a paper towellined wire rack and season with salt. Repeat with the remaining oil and zucchini.

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Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente.

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Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking liquid. Return the pasta to the pot and toss with the 1 cup of cheese, the basil and a generous pinch of pepper.

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