Papperdelle/Zucchini/Anchoives/Mint
Source of Recipe
Eric and Andy
Recipe Introduction
Served one Saturday for lunch at their place in Sonoma County - it was a HIT! VERY GOOD!
List of Ingredients
- 4 oz anchovies, drained and minced.
- 1/4 cup finely chopped mint
- 2 tbsp snipped chives
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
- 1 1/2 lbs med zucchini thinly sliced lenghtwise
- Coarse sea salt
- 1 lb dried pappardelle
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the anchovies, mint, chives and 2 tbsp of the oil.
- In a large skillet heat the remaining 1/4 cup of oil until shimmering.
- Add the garlic and crushed red pepper and cook over moderate heat until the garlic is lightly golden (about 3 minutes)
- Add the zucchini season with salt and cook over moderately high heat tossing until crisp tender (5 minutes)
- Meanwhile cook the pappardelle in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente.
- Drain reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- Add the zucchini and the reserved pasta water and toss over moderate heat.
- Transfer the pasta to the bowl with the anchovies and herbs, season with salt and toss well.
- Serve right away.
Final Comments
Serve right away and pass the FRESH parmesan and lemon wedges at the table. WONDERFUL!
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