Zucchini Shells (aka Not Quite Alla Nerano)

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Zucchini Shells (aka Not Quite Alla Nerano)

Yield 2

Author Lucy Tweed

Cook time

25 Min

Total time

25 Min

Ingredients

• 500g large pasta shells
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 brown onion, peeled and chopped
• 4 zucchinis, sliced
• 3 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 250g grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a large frying pan with a tight-fitting lid, sauté chopped brown onion and sliced zucchini in 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add fresh oregano leaves and a sprinkle of water. Cover and cook until very soft and golden, about 15-20 minutes.
2. Boil the large pasta shells insalted water until al dente.
3. Add a tablespoon of butter to the zucchini mixture, then toss in the cooked pasta shells. Stir well.
4. Sprinkle in 250g of grated Parmesan cheese and add some pasta water. Continue stirring until the sauce is emulsified.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Serve with an extra sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

868.12

Fat

30.05 g

Sat. Fat

13.03 g

Carbs

112.33 g

Fiber

8.03 g

Net carbs

104.32 g

Sugar

9.59 g

Protein

37.84 g

Sodium

1190.06 mg

This information is a guide only, and can vary due to a number of factors including precision of measurements, brands, ingredient freshness, or the source of nutrition data.