Simple Spaghetti with Onions, Red Pepper & Zucchini
Quick, flavorful pasta with sautéed vegetables and a touch of spice.
Equipment
- 1 cast-iron pan (optional)
Ingredients
- 250 grams spaghetti
- 1 small zucchini cut into long strips
- 1 red pepper cut into long strips
- 1 onion cut into long strips
- 3 pepperoncino peppers
- 2 garlic cloves
- 3 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Pecorino cheese for serving
Instructions
- Heat a couple of tablespoons of olive oil in a cast-iron pan over medium heat.
- Add the garlic (crush it with a knife) and the pepperoncino peppers, and let the oil absorb the flavor for 5 minutes.
- Remove them from the oil before they get a lot of color.
- Add the zucchini, red pepper, and onion. Season with salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Sauté lightly for 5–6 minutes until vegetables are tender but still slightly crisp.
- In the meantime, cook the spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente.
- Drain, reserving a little pasta water.
- Toss the pasta with the vegetables. Add a splash of pasta water if needed to loosen the mixture.
- Serve immediately with grated Pecorino cheese on top.
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcal
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