Zucchini Cacio e Pepe with Brown Butter
Add a simple arugula, spinach, or fruit salad and you'll have the perfect summer meal that comes together quickly!
Ingredients
6 servings
Instructions
- 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Just before draining, reserve 1 1/4 cups of the pasta cooking water. Drain.2. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the zucchini, garlic, and season with salt. Cook until the zucchini is golden, 5 minutes. Remove from the skillet to a plate. 3. Working in the same skillet, add the pepper and cook 30 seconds, until toasted. Add 4 tablespoons butter, then the pasta, 1 cup pasta cooking water, the parmesan, and pecorino. Toss vigorously to melt the cheese. Add the remaining 1/4 cup water, the zucchini, and season with salt. Toss well. 4. Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat, cook until the butter browns, 3-4 minutes. 5. Plate the pasta and spoon the butter over each serving. Top with fresh basil. Eat!
Nutrition per serving
414kcal
💰 Cost Estimate
Total Ingredients
$1362.00
$1362.00
Per Serving
$227.00/serving
$227.00/serving
🏠 Savings
~$2724.00 vs buying!
~$2724.00 vs buying!
📋 Price Breakdown (80% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|
| pasta | 1 lb | $39.00 |
| extra virgin olive oil | 2 tbsp | $69.00 |
| zucchini or yellow summer squash | 2 | $99.00 |
| -2 cloves garlic | 1 | $198.00 |
| kosher salt | - | - |
| salted butter | 8 tbsp | $132.00 |
| freshly cracked black pepper | 2 tsp | $44.00 |
| freshly grated parmesan cheese | 1 cup | $625.00 |
| freshly grated pecorino cheese | 0.5 cup | $156.00 |
| fresh basil | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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