Simple Cheesy Courgette Pasta
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories Per Serving: 487 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Ingredients
450 g pasta (any type works)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3-4 medium courgette/ squash, shredded or chopped
3 garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
Chilli flakes
Kosher salt and black pepper
2 tablespoons salted butter
1 cup grated parmesan
1/2 cup grated pecorino or manchego cheese
1 cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Just before draining, reserve 1 1/4 cups of the pasta cooking water. Drain.
2. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the courgette, garlic, thyme, chilli flakes, salt, and pepper. Cook until the courgette is golden, 5 minutes. Mix in the butter. Using the back of your spoon or a potato masher, mash down the courgetter until it becomes a chunky sauce.
3. Add 1 cup of reserved pasta water and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Add the pasta, parmesan, and pecorino, and toss until melted. Add more pasta water if need to thin the sauce. Remove from the heat, toss in the basil.
4. Serve topped with fresh basil and pepper. Enjoy!
Notes
*If a smooth sauce is desired, transfer the courgetteri to a food processor before adding the pasta and puree until smooth.