I've learned this recipes in Naples. In the original dish zucchini are sliced thin but instead I suggest a julienne cut, a solution that will undoubtedly improves the flavor of the dish. Remember, however, to cook zucchini quickly so they still remain firm and almost crunchy.
Ingredients for 4 people: 350gr of vermicelli (must be bigger than the normal spaghetti), 2 or 3 medium zucchini, some garlic clove or shallot, 2 whole eggs, Parmesan cheese, extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper, a few mint leaves for garnish.
While boiling water for the pasta, clean zucchini taking off the internel part (keep it aside for another recipe) and cut them into julienne making threads long enough to be similar to spaghetti.
Break eggs in a bowl and beat them with a little salt and plenty of grated Parmesan cheese. Finely chop garlic or shallots and brown it in a saucepan with a fair amount of oil. When the pasta water boils, add salt and put to cook the noodles.
Meanwhile, combine zucchini with garlic or shallots, browning them very quickly. When pasta is cooked, drain and add to the zucchini inside the saltapasta (a pan similar toa chnese wok), tossing it on high heat.
Finally, pour in the egg mixture and Parmesan cheese. Stir briefly with energy so that the eggs remain as much as possible with soft and adhering to the pasta but without solidify.
Switch off and serve immediately, garnish sprinkling of black pepper and few leaves of mint. Questa è una ricetta che ho imparato a Napoli.
Ingredients for 4 people: 350gr of vermicelli (must be bigger than the normal spaghetti), 2 or 3 medium zucchini, some garlic clove or shallot, 2 whole eggs, Parmesan cheese, extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper, a few mint leaves for garnish.
While boiling water for the pasta, clean zucchini taking off the internel part (keep it aside for another recipe) and cut them into julienne making threads long enough to be similar to spaghetti.
Break eggs in a bowl and beat them with a little salt and plenty of grated Parmesan cheese. Finely chop garlic or shallots and brown it in a saucepan with a fair amount of oil. When the pasta water boils, add salt and put to cook the noodles.
Meanwhile, combine zucchini with garlic or shallots, browning them very quickly. When pasta is cooked, drain and add to the zucchini inside the saltapasta (a pan similar toa chnese wok), tossing it on high heat.
Finally, pour in the egg mixture and Parmesan cheese. Stir briefly with energy so that the eggs remain as much as possible with soft and adhering to the pasta but without solidify.
Switch off and serve immediately, garnish sprinkling of black pepper and few leaves of mint. Questa è una ricetta che ho imparato a Napoli.
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