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Expand3/4 box of spaghetti Ask a question about this ingredient
3/4 cups fresh ricotta, preferably homemade (see my white potato pizza for a recipe) Ask a question about this ingredient
4 garlic cloves, sliced very thinly Ask a question about this ingredient
2 zucchini, sliced in half, each half sliced into 4-5 slices lengthwise, each stick cut into small cubes Ask a question about this ingredient
zest of 2 lemons Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2-1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, to test Ask a question about this ingredient
4 tablespoons olive oil Ask a question about this ingredient
kosher salt and pepper Ask a question about this ingredient
Bring a pot of heavily salted water to boil.
Ask a question about this stepMeanwhile, place the garlic and a pinch of salt in a saute pan with 3 TB olive oil over low heat. Gently cook the garlic chips until they just start to turn lightly golden. By this point, your water should be boiling.
Ask a question about this stepAdd the pasta to the boiling water.
Ask a question about this stepMeanwhile, crank the heat on the saute pan to medium high and add the zucchini, red pepper flakes, generous pinches of salt and ground black pepper. Spread the zucchini in one layer and let cook undisturbed for 1.5-2 minutes. Stir and let cook until golden on other side and cooked through. Taste for seasoning and adjust if necessary. Remove from heat.
Ask a question about this stepDrain the pasta once al dente (reserving a few TB of pasta water or, if you made your own ricotta, you can use the leftover ricotta whey). Add the pasta to the saute pan and stir. Then add the ricotta, lemon zest, and remaining 1 TB of olive oil. If it needs a little more moisture, add some reserved pasta water or ricotta whey. Taste for seasoning and dig in.
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Andrew is an artisan chocolatier and the owner of Garrison Confections Gourmet Chocolate Shop.
Drbabs - so glad you enjoyed the pasta. Thanks for the EP recommendation!