A Simple Pasta Dish….


It is starting to get very warm here in Utah.  Today hit a whopping 90 degrees.  That’s hot in my opinion.  And with warm weather my menu turns simple.  I just do not like standing in the hot kitchen for very long periods of time.  I like to get in, get out, clean up and move on with my night.  Tonight brought a simple pasta dish consisting of linguine, zucchini, browned butter with garlic, and parmesan cheese.  Very simple, but very tasty.  Just my kind of dish for a hot day.  Try it.  Love it.  Enjoy!

Linguine with Zucchini, Browned Butter and Garlic
1/2 pound Linguine
1/2 cup reserved water from cooked pasta
1/2 cup melted butter
1/2 tablespoon chopped garlic
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 small zucchini, chopped to your liking
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
salt and pepper
Cook linguine in salted boiling water until al dente, reserving 1/2 cup of the water.  In a small saucepan melt butter and garlic together on medium low heat until bubbly and slightly browned.  Set aside.  In a large skillet on medium heat, add olive oil and zucchini and cook slightly, about 3-4 minutes.  Add cooked pasta, butter, reserved pasta water and parmesan cheese.  Stir together until well combined.  Salt and pepper to taste.  

Baked on May 19, 2008 | Recipe Card: pasta | 18 Bites