Courgette / Zucchini Pasta With Chili, Garlic & Parmesan

photo by Izy Hossack




- Ready In:
- 25mins
- Ingredients:
- 7
- Serves:
-
2
ingredients
- 2 medium courgettes (zucchini)
- 4 garlic cloves
- 2 red chilies (1 if you prefer it less hot)
- 1⁄2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 150 g penne pasta
- 1 teaspoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)
directions
- In a large pan of salted water, put the pasta on to boil.
- Grate the courgettes/zucchini, chop or mince the garlic, finely chop the chilli and grate the parmesan.
- Melt the teaspoon of butter in a large frying pan and add the garlic.
- Cook for a couple of minutes and then add the chilli and courgette/zucchini.
- Leave to cook for 10-15mins stirring occasionally. NB. You want to cook everything but not really brown any of it off.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the parmesan.
- When the pasta is cooked to your liking, drain well and stir through a tablespoon of olive oil if desired.
- Plate up the pasta and serve with the courgette/zucchini mixture on top.
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