Lemon Pasta with Zucchini
It’s hard for me to think of a summer pasta dish better than this one. The lemon lightens the carb load sensation. The grated zucchini, laced with a touch of chili pepper and marjoram, adds an unmistakable summer squash sensation that sits somewhere between a cucumber and a pumpkin. The salted capers burst in the mouth every third or fourth bite to wash the palate clean. And a few roughly chopped hazelnuts add a bit of texture and nuttiness.
I’m sold…I could eat this pasta dish every day – especially because it is so damn simple to make. But I
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It’s hard for me to think of a summer pasta dish better than this one. The lemon lightens the carb load sensation. The grated zucchini, laced with a touch of chili pepper and marjoram, adds an unmistakable summer squash sensation that sits somewhere between a cucumber and a pumpkin. The salted capers burst in the mouth every third or fourth bite to wash the palate clean. And a few roughly chopped hazelnuts add a bit of texture and nuttiness.
I’m sold…I could eat this pasta dish every day – especially because it is so damn simple to make. But I guess too much of a good thing…anything, becomes unpleasant. Or does it?
Difficulty: simple
Yield: makes about 6-8 servings