Recipe: Cheese and Lemon Spaghetti

I see pasta as “fast food” because it’s quick to cook and the best sauces are uncomplicated and equally speedy to make.

For me its the ultimate confort food.

This recipe is easy and lovely!

ingredients:

7 oz. dried spaghetti (I used whole wheat)

3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling

2 medium zucchini, thinly sliced lengthwise

3 cloves garlic, finely chopped

1 1/2 tsp. fresh sage, chopped

1 1/2 tsp. fresh rosemary, chopped

2 tbsp. grated Parmesan or Pecorino Romano cheese, plus more for serving (optional)

4 oz. feta cheese, crumbled (optional)

zest of 1/2 lemon

sea salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions:

First cook the spaghetti (check the package for specific instructions) by bringing a large saucepan of water to a boil, adding a couple of large pinches of sea salt and then the spaghetti; it should take about 8-10 minutes to cook. 

Stir every so often so the strands of pasta don't stick together. When the pasta is just cooked (al dente), drain it in a colander, drizzle with a little olive oil and then mix to lightly coat the pasta and prevent the strands from sticking together. Set it aside.

You can use the same saucepan to make the sauce. Pour in the 3 tablespoons of olive oil and heat over medium heat, then add the zucchini and sauté for 4-5 minutes, before adding the garlic and herbs and mixing well. Sauté for a couple more minutes, to allow all the flavors to come together and the zucchini to cook through.

Return the cooked spaghetti to the pan and heat through, then mix in the cheese and lemon zest, and season with a little sea salt (you may not need much since the feta cheese is salty) and a good grind of black pepper. Serve, with a little more grated cheese sprinkled over, if you wish.

Enjoy!