Spaghetti alla Nerano (Spaghetti with Fried Zucchini)

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This Nerano spaghetti recipe from the region of Naples, Italy is super simple and easy.

Submitted by luv2cook
Updated on November 21, 2024
Spaghetti with fried zucchini and Parmesan cheese
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 45 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 ½ pounds zucchini, sliced

  • ½ cup olive oil, or more as needed

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

  • 2 cloves garlic, or more to taste

  • 1 (16 ounce) package spaghetti

  • ½ cup grated aged provolone cheese

  • ¾ cup chopped fresh basil

  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Place zucchini slices on a plate and let dry for 1 hour.

  2. Heat 1/2 cup oil in a skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, add zucchini slices and deep fry until brown, 10 to 15 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels and allow to cool, then mash 1/3 of the fried zucchini.

  3. Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large saucepan over low heat. Add garlic cloves; watch carefully and simmer until cloves are a light golden brown and oil is infused with garlic flavor, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in mashed zucchini, then add zucchini slices.

  4. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain spaghetti, reserving some cooking water.

  5. Add spaghetti and provolone cheese to the saucepan. Toss with zucchini and add hot pasta water until the sauce becomes creamy. Mix in basil and season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

357 Calories
15g Fat
45g Carbs
11g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 357
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g 19%
Saturated Fat 3g 16%
Cholesterol 6mg 2%
Sodium 85mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 45g 16%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 11g 21%
Vitamin C 15mg 17%
Calcium 95mg 7%
Iron 2mg 13%
Potassium 374mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.