We love spaghetti and we would eat them every day seasoned in a thousand different ways. Since we tasted them with zucchini, however, there are no longer any left of the head. Greedy, light and comforting, they brought all the fragrances of the garden to our table, satisfying our throat with each forkful. So why not repeat the beautiful day experience? From a simple base of two ingredients can in fact be born unforgettable and very easy to prepare dishes. Before moving on to our recipes, here are some useful tips to prepare tasteful variations.

With pesto

Pesto and zucchini are a perfectly balanced combination. To ensure that the dish is perfectly cooked, cut the courgettes into julienne strips and sauté in a pan with oil and salt until they are cooked: if you love light flavors, you can opt for steaming. Once the courgettes are ready, boil the spaghetti, drain them and season with the pesto, completing only at the end with the courgettes. This recipe is perfect for the summer because it lends itself to be served even warm!

With shrimp

Shrimps and courgettes are a great classic of the combinations that we like to propose also in spaghetti version. Since the cooking time of the courgettes exceeds that of the prawns, however, we always recommend starting the cooking in the pan with oil, a clove of garlic and the courgettes. We will add the prawns just a minute before turning off the heat, just long enough to cook them and flavor our seasoning. For an even better mixture, blend half of the courgettes and use them to season spaghetti. Once mixed, add the prawns and sautéed courgettes.

With fried zucchini

Spaghetti and zucchini yes, but fried! This is the answer of the most gluttonous palates, who will not be able to resist the crunchiness of thin and fried courgettes, salted and left to rest with a few leaves of fresh mint to be then added to the classic spaghetti with garlic, oil and chilli. A dish full of character and easy to prepare and which, trust me, you will never be able to do without.

With saffron

The noblest soul of spaghetti and zucchini is revealed by a very delicate sauce to be prepared by dissolving the saffron in a few tablespoons of pasta. This is enough to give the creamy note that so many seek in the dish, without turning to cheese creams that would cover the flavor of the vegetables. Season the spaghetti with the sauce and complete with the sautéed zucchini, fried or cooked in the oven.

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