Fusilli With Zucchini & Goat Cheese
This flavorful pasta dish features tender zucchini matchsticks cooked with garlic, goat cheese, and fresh herbs. The creamy sauce coats spiral fusilli perfectly, creating a satisfying and delicious meal. With a blend of aromatic ingredients and a hint of tanginess from the goat cheese, this dish is sure to please your taste buds. Enjoy the comforting warmth of this zucchini and goat cheese pasta for a delightful dining experience.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 4 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 3 small zucchini, trimmed and cut into matchsticks
- 1 tsp. plus 2 Tbs. salt
- 1/4 lb. goat cheese
- 1 lb. fusilli or other spiral pasta
- 1/4 cup minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1/3 cup slivered fresh basil
- Freshly ground pepper, to taste
Instructions
- <b>Make the sauce</b>
- In a large fry pan over medium-low heat, warm the olive oil. Add the garlic and saut&#233; until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Increase the heat to medium-high, add the zucchini and saut&#233; until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat, add the 1 tsp. salt and the goat cheese and stir to combine.
- <b>Cook the pasta</b>
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add the 2 Tbs. salt and the pasta to the boiling water. Cook, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until al dente, according to the package instructions. Drain, reserving about 1/2 cup of the cooking water.
- Add the pasta to the sauce along with the parsley, basil and a generous amount of pepper. Toss to combine. Add as much of the cooking water as needed to loosen the sauce and serve immediately. Serves 4.
- Adapted from Williams-Sonoma Food Made Fast Series, <I>Pasta</I>, by Julia della Croce (Oxmoor House, 2006).
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