Description
This pasta with zucchini and burrata is the perfect weeknight dinner. It’s light, flavorful, comes together in 35 minutes, and well balanced.
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces thin spaghetti
- 3 small zucchini or 2 large zucchini (cut into thin slices)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 5 tablespoons olive oil (divided: 1 tablespoon for the breadcrumbs, 4 tablespoons for the garlic chili oil)
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional: add a pinch or skip if you don’t like it spicy)
- 8 ounces burrata
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta Bring a pot of water to a boil. Once boiling, salt the water and cook the thin spaghetti according to package instructions (about 7-8 minutes). When finished cooking, strain the pasta into a colander.
- Prepare the Zucchini and Garlic While the pasta is cooking, slice the zucchini into thin strips and mince the garlic.
- Toast the Breadcrumbs Heat a sauté pan on medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of oil and the panko breadcrumbs. Mix, then add a pinch of salt and black pepper. Toast until golden brown (about 3-4 minutes), stirring frequently. Once golden brown, set aside.
- Prepare the Garlic Chili Oil In the same pan used for toasting the breadcrumbs, turn off the heat and add the remaining 4 tablespoons of oil, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes. Bring the heat to medium-low, gently infusing the oil with the garlic and red pepper flakes. Let it sit until the garlic begins to brown slightly (about 1 minute). Be careful, as garlic burns quickly.
- Combine Pasta and Zucchini The pasta should be cooked by now. In a large mixing bowl, add the pasta and sliced zucchini directly on top of the pasta.
- Assemble the Dish Pour the hot garlic chili oil directly over the zucchini. Add a pinch of salt and black pepper, and mix the pasta together. Plate the zucchini and pasta, top with several spoonfuls of burrata, a little bit more olive oil and salt directly on the burrata, some crispy breadcrumbs, and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: quick and easy
- Method: stovetop