The Best Pasta Alla Nerano Recipe (and Why It Matters)

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 2 large zucchinis about 6 mm or 1/4 inch thick.

Chop 60 ml or 1/4 cup of basil.

Grate 120 ml or 1/2 cup of Romano cheese, plus a little extra for garnish.

Heat olive oil in a pan and fry the zucchini until golden brown on both sides.

Set the cooked zucchini aside to cool for about 30 minutes.

Add olive oil to the pan and toss in 3/4 of the cooked zucchini, cooking slowly until it starts to break apart.

Cook half a box of Linguini in the pan with 480 ml (2 cups) of water.

Add 1/2 stick of butter, 1 tbsp of salt, and 2 tsp of black pepper to the pasta.

Stir the pasta frequently, pushing down any firm noodles that stick out, until it softens and cooks through.

When the pasta is al dente, add the chopped basil and grated Romano cheese.

Cooking Techniques

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