Courgette Pasta (Spaghetti alla Nerano)

Name: Courgette Pasta (Spaghetti alla Nerano)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 courgette/zucchini sliced into thin rounds; 200 grams spaghetti (7 oz); 75 grams grated pecorino romano or parmesan cheese (about ½ a cup); 2 tbsp butter; light oil for frying; flaked sea salt; black pepper (optional, to taste)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:30min

Inspired by Spaghetti alla Nerano as eaten by Stanley Tucci in his cult TV show Searching for Italy, Courgette Pasta is simple but delicious pasta dish. Spaghetti tossed with caramelised courgette, salty pecorino and creamy butter - what's not to love?

Updated at: Thu, 14 Aug 2025 13:08:04 GMT