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Extreme close-up of creamy spaghetti alla Nerano on a light wooden board.

Authentic Spaghetti alla Nerano - Classic Italian Pasta

A delicious Italian pasta dish featuring zucchini and a creamy cheese sauce, perfect for a quick and flavorful meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 400 g spaghetti
Vegetables
  • 300 g zucchini, sliced
Cheese
  • 100 g grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
  • 50 g provolone cheese, grated
Oils & Aromatics
  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black pepper
Garnish
  • for garnish Fresh basil leaves

Method
 

  1. Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain, reserving some pasta water.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant, then add zucchini and cook until tender.
  3. Add cooked spaghetti to the skillet, then stir in reserved pasta water, cheeses, salt, and pepper to create a creamy sauce.
  4. Mix well, garnish with basil leaves, and serve immediately.

Notes

Use fresh basil for the best flavor and adjust seasoning to taste.