Penne with Mashed Courgettes Parmesan & Basil Recipe

Penne with Mashed Courgettes Parmesan & Basil Recipe

A tender al dente Italian penne pasta, coated in a spiced zucchini mash seasoned with chili, garlic, Parmesan, and fresh basil.
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

Pasta

  • black pepper (to taste)
  • 1 tsp chilli flakes
  • 2 whole courgette
  • 4 sprig fresh basil
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 0.5 tbsp olive oil
  • 25 grams parmesan or pecorino cheese
  • 150 grams penne pasta
  • salt (to taste)

Instructions
 

  • half fill a medium pan with water and boil, add a spot of olive oil and a pinch of salt to the boiling water, add the pasta to the boiling water and cook until tender but with a slight bite
  • half fill a medium pan with water and boil, wash trim the courgette, slice the courgettes, lightly boil the courgettes till soft
  • drain the courgett, urgettes, add the oil, wash and tear the basil leaves, add to the pan
  • peel and crush the garlic using the garlic crusher or chop finely,add to the pan, Add the chilli flakes to the pan,grate the parmesan, add 2/3 of the cheese to the pan, set a side
  • drain the pasta, rinse the pasta in cold water, add the courgette mixture to the pasta
  • return to the heat and gently warm through, season with salt and pepper, cook for 3 to 4 mins, place the pasta on a serving plate, sprinkle with cheese
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