How To Make The Best Summer Pasta (Spaghetti alla Nerano)

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grana padano

Grana Padano offers similar flavor at a lower price.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable while still being suitable for cooking.

Slice zucchini into thin discs, about 3 mm thick.

Heat olive oil in two pans over medium heat until it reaches about 350°F.

Fry zucchini in batches until golden brown.

Remove fried zucchini and set aside, saving the oil for later use.

Cook linguini according to package instructions until al dente, then drain.

In the same pan with the zucchini oil, add cooked linguini and toss to combine.

Stir in cheese until melted and creamy, adding more oil if needed.

Add fresh basil and mix well before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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