It's been a pretty zucchini-light year. Between the squirrels, chipmunks, and heavy summer rains, I've barely had more than 5 from the garden. I suppose it's better than having excess and pawning them off on complete strangers. I have this friend named Martin (he's the one that I made the wedding cake for), and he loves to give flowers to strangers on the street. The morning after his wedding, we were brunching at Upper Crust Bakery, and someone brought all of the extra sunflowers from the wedding to brunch. Martin skipped around the streets of Chico handing them out to strangers. I always imagine the enthusiasm with which people receive Martin's free flowers will be in the faces of the people I try to surprise gift zucchini. However, it never happens. I'm not sure why. I would eagerly accept produce from your garden on the street. Does that make me weird? Wait--don't answer that.
Luckily, I don't have to pawn off any vegetables this year. The few precious zucchini that I have are staying close to my heart. And by heart, I mean frying pan.
I tucked them into the same cornmeal crust I used for my fried pickles on this amazing Pimento Grilled Cheese, and then piled them on top of buttery, cheesy pasta. Take it in, sistah!
This is your new summertime date night meal! One time, I grated a small clove of raw garlic into the pasta right before serving. Epic shit. But also: epic garlic breath. Not so date night friendly. Or is it the perfect way to find out if your date is a foodie?
A quick and easy weeknight pasta dinner for two.Dinner for Two: Fried Zucchini Pasta
Ingredients
Instructions
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
2
Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 786Total Fat: 59gSaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 44gCholesterol: 38mgSodium: 431mgCarbohydrates: 53gFiber: 4gSugar: 3gProtein: 13g
Kelli @ The Corner Kitchen says
My mom pawned off a giant zucchini on me last week. I love gifts in the form of fresh garden veggies!
sAlly @ sallys baking addiction says
You just made fried zucchini even better Christina! I have to try it overtop this pasta ASAP!!
Mariana @The Candid Kitchen says
I would love to get zucchinis as a gift! Lovely recipe!
Serene @ House of Yumm says
Yum!! This looks delicious! And oh my gosh! I had no idea you were in Chico :) I grew up near there. It's so pretty!
Katie @ Butterlust says
Pshh, garlic breath?? I date an Italian so garlic = mouthwash in this household. Bring it on!! (and free produce from strangers > free flowers)
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says
I love the simplicity to this! So yummy :)
Callie // Flour and Fancy says
I love this unique take to using up that zucchini from the garden or grocery. This is definitely on my weeknight dinners list. Love it!
Stephanie says
Another Stonker of a recipe and perfect for our courgette glut time of year! I can't wait to try it.
Amanda says
I love everything about this!
Karen says
I just happened upon Dessert For Two and am enthralled. It's only 6:30 in the morning and I'm already hungry for your Fried Zucchini Pasta and Mason Jar Spiced Peach Pies. I guess a trip to the grocery store today for ingredients is on the agenda because I just have to try these for dinner tonight. I think you now have another fan!
p.s. If anyone was handing out free, fresh garden veggies, I'd be there with open arms!