Zucchini With Olive Oil, Garlic And Basil
Experience the fresh flavors of summer with this delicious zucchini sauté recipe. Tender zucchini slices are cooked to perfection with aromatic garlic and fragrant basil, creating a dish that is both light and full of flavor. Seasoned with sea salt and freshly ground pepper, this dish is a delightful addition to any meal. Savor the taste of Italian cuisine with this simple yet flavorful zucchini sauté.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 2 lb. zucchini
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 2 Tbs. finely chopped fresh basil
- Sea salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Trim the stem ends of each zucchini. Cut in half lengthwise and then cut crosswise into slices about 1/2 inch thick.
- In a large, heavy fry pan over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant and golden, about 2 minutes. Add the zucchini and cook, stirring often, until tender, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle the basil over the zucchini toward the end of the cooking time.
- Season with salt and pepper, transfer to a warmed serving dish and serve immediately. Serves 4.
- Adapted from Williams-Sonoma <i>Essentials of Italian</i> by Michele Scicolone (Oxmoor House, 2007).
Yield
Serves 4.
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