Spaghetti and Zucchini with Crispy Breadcrumbs is an easy meal to make. The crispy breadcrumbs gives the pasta an irresistible garlicky crunch and the tender buttery zucchini combines with the cheese and pasta to create a light sauce. Extra grated Parmesan cheese completes the meal.
Spaghetti and Zucchini with Crispy Breadcrumbs Recipe
Serves 4
Ingredients:
500g dried spaghetti
2 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, finely sliced
1 cup fresh sourdough breadcrumbs (we used Italian ciabatta bread)
40g butter
1 tbsp olive oil, extra
4 zucchini, trimmed, grated
1 cup parmesan cheese, finely grated
Method:
Cook spaghetti in a large saucepan of salted boiling water until just tender as per packet instructions. Drain and return to saucepan.
Heat a non-stick frying pan over a medium heat. Add oil and garlic. Cook for 1 minute. Add breadcrumbs and cook, stirring often for 5-8 minutes, until golden and crisp. Transfer to a plate and spread to cool.
Heat butter and extra oil in frying pan over a medium heat. When butter has melted add zucchini and cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes or until just tender and bright green. Add to pasta with parmesan.
Season with salt and pepper and serve with grated parmesan.
