Melody Teh

Food & Wine

Zucchini, chilli, and lemon spaghetti

Zucchini, chilli, and lemon spaghetti

If you’re looking for a pasta dish with a light, yet flavourful sauce, this is it.

Serves: 2

Ingredients:

  • 180g spaghetti
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • ½ teaspoon chilli flakes
  • 1 zucchini, diced
  • Juice and zest of ½ a lemon
  • Freshly ground salt and pepper
  • ⅓ cup grated parmesan
  • 1 small fresh chili, chopped, to serve
  • ¼ cup walnuts, chopped, to serve

Method:

  1. Cook the spaghetti according to packet directions.
  2. In a saucepan over a medium setting, heat the olive oil. Add the garlic and chilli flakes and stir for 30 seconds.
  3. Stir in the zucchini, lemon juice and zest, and cook for two minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  4. Remove the pot from the heat, then stir the pasta and parmesan through the sauce.
  5. Serve with chopped walnuts and a sprinkling of fresh chili on top.

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