Zucchini Prosciutto Pasta

This time of year the zucchini starts showing up in gardens all over Seattle and we’re all looking for ways to use it up! This pasta feels fresh and cozy while highlighting the zucchini. This is best with the small zucchini fresh off the vine!

Also, use good quality prosciutto. When you only have a few ingredients it’s critical to use the best you can find!

Zucchini Pasta

With crispy prosciutto

Serves 4

3 oz prosciutto

1 medium zucchini, about 2 cups chopped

2 cloves garlic

¼ tsp red pepper flakes

4 cups penne

½ cup fresh ricotta

¼ cup chopped pine nuts

STEP 1

Cook prosciutto until crispy then remove from the pan.

Bring a pot of water to a boil.

STEP 2

Cook the pasta in the boiling water. Strain pasta reserving 1 cup starchy pasta water.

STEP 3

Cook zucchini, garlic, and red pepper flakes in the pan until slightly browned - about two minutes

STEP 4

Whisk in ½ cup starchy water and ricotta cheese.

STEP 5

Add cooked noodles to the pan and stir to coat with the sauce. Add more starchy water if needed.

STEP 6

Serve with crumbled prosciutto and pine nuts on top.

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