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1 1/3 C cup extra virgin olive oil Ask a question about this ingredient
9 small zucchini or summer squash Ask a question about this ingredient
1/4 cup diced onion Ask a question about this ingredient
4 garlic cloves Ask a question about this ingredient
5/1/2 teaspoons sea salt Ask a question about this ingredient
1 pound fettucine Ask a question about this ingredient
3 tablespoons shaved pecorino peppato Ask a question about this ingredient
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Ask a question about this ingredient
Cut zucchini into 1/4 inch rounds. Heat 1 cup olive oil in large skillet. Add 2/3 of the zucchini and cook until browned and crispy. Do not crowd pan.Do in two batches if necessary. Transfer to paper towel with slotted spoon. Discard the oil and wipe pan
Ask a question about this stepReturn the pan to the heat and add the remaining 1/3 cup olive oil. Add the onion,garlic, remaining zucchini and 1/2 tsp of the salt. Cook until zucchini are browned and crispy,about 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to bowl of food processor and puree. Return the puree to the pan and keep warm over low heat
Ask a question about this stepBring 5 quarts of water to a boil with the remaining salt. Cook the pasta al dente.Drain reserving one cup of the water.
Ask a question about this stepAdd the pasta to the skillet with the zucchini puree and toss to coat. If the sauce is too thick add some pasta water 1/4 at a time. Add the zucchini rounds. Toss to mix well Top with pecorino and drizzle with remaining extra virgin olive oil
Ask a question about this stepYou may also add grape tomatoes that have been cut in half after the pasta is cooked, If you can not find the pecorino peppato you may use Parmigiano reggiano
Melissa Clark is a food columnist for the New York Times and has written over 32 cookbooks, including the recent Cook This Now.
This looks very much like a pasta dish I had long ago that I loved. I am looking forward to trying this, particularly with fresh tomatoes as you suggest. Thanks!