Step-by-Step Spaghetti alla Nerano Recipe | Traditional Italian Cuisine

Parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: Pecorino Romano

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

Slice zucchini into thin rounds.

Heat avocado oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add sliced zucchini and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.

Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, according to package instructions.

Reserve a cup of pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.

Combine zucchini mixture with the drained pasta in the skillet.

Add grated Pecorino Romano cheese and a splash of reserved pasta water, tossing to combine.

Add fresh basil and black pepper, mixing well to coat the pasta.

Adjust consistency with more pasta water if needed.

Serve hot, garnished with additional Pecorino and basil.

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