This recipe was inspired by a pasta dish I had at Carluccio's an Italian chain restaurant here in the UK. The dish was so simple but tasted so fabulous that I had to attempt to re-create it Love Bites style.
Super quick for a lunch dish or light dinner but a sure winner every time.
Serves 2
INGREDIENTS:
Enough fresh or dried penne pasta for two people (whole wheat is good
1 grated zucchini
1 small fresh chilli deseeded and finely chopped
Zest and juice of one lemon
2 cloves garlic crushed
Fresh spinach leaves
Parmesan and good quality olive oil to garnish
Enough fresh or dried penne pasta for two people (whole wheat is good
1 grated zucchini
1 small fresh chilli deseeded and finely chopped
Zest and juice of one lemon
2 cloves garlic crushed
Fresh spinach leaves
Parmesan and good quality olive oil to garnish
METHOD:
- Cook the penne as per packet instructions
- Heat a lug of frying oil in a pan over a low to medium heat
- Sauté the garlic and chilli and add grated zucchini cook for a further few minutes
- Once pasta is cooked drain then add the zucchini mixture to the pasta (Tip: hold on to a bit of the pasta water to nourish the pasta sauce)
- Add in lemon juice, zest and spinach and stir to combine
- Serve into dishes and sprinkle over the parmesan and garnish with an extra lug of the good quality oil
