Zucchini Lemon Pasta

Ingredients

• 12 oz / 340 g spaghetti or linguine
• 2 medium zucchini, halved and thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 lemon, zested and juiced
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
• 1/3 cup chopped basil or parsley

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook pasta in salted water until al dente; reserve 3/4 cup pasta water.

2. 2

   Cook zucchini in olive oil over medium-high heat 5–6 minutes until golden.

3. 3

   Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.

4. 4

   Add drained pasta, lemon zest, 2 tbsp lemon juice and 1/2 cup pasta water; toss until glossy.

5. 5

   Remove from heat and toss with Parmesan, herbs, salt and pepper, adding more pasta water as needed.