Italian
Spaghetti with Fried Zucchini
by Luigi Gramma · 34.4K subscribers on YouTube
A simple and quick recipe for spaghetti with crispy fried zucchini, finished with raw olive oil and Parmigiano Reggiano, just like Nonna Pina makes it.
- Difficulty
- easy
Ingredients
6 items- ZucchiniChoose firm, medium-sized zucchini
- Seed OilFor frying
- SaltTo taste
- SpaghettiUse good quality spaghetti
- Olio d’Oliva a CrudoExtra virgin olive oil for finishing
- Parmigiano ReggianoGrated, to taste. Alternatively pecorino or ricotta salata.
Method
- Slice the zucchini into thin rounds, keeping them uniform in thickness.
- Heat seed oil in a frying pan and add the zucchini rounds. Season with salt.
- Fry the zucchini until golden brown and tender, then drain on paper towels.
- Cook the spaghetti in boiling salted water until al dente.
- Drain the spaghetti and transfer to a serving bowl. Add a drizzle of raw olive oil and toss.
- Add the fried zucchini and grated Parmigiano Reggiano. Toss well to combine.
- Serve immediately with extra Parmigiano Reggiano and a drizzle of olive oil if desired.
