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my zucchini pasta

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Recipe by
Maria *
@WWCook1
Athens

I started out by following a simple Philadelphia Carbonara recipe. Added zucchini which I love, added a few herbs and voila a simple & quick dish which my family loves and asks for quite often. Sometimes I don't have bacon or ham, so I just don't add. Just as delicious. Hope you try and enjoy as much as we do.

yield 4 -6, depending on appetite
prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For my zucchini pasta

  • 1 lb
    spaghetti or fettucini
  • 8 oz
    garlic & herb cream cheese
  • 3 Tbsp
    greek yogurt
  • 1 c
    mizithra cheese or pecorino, shredded
  • 2
    garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 tsp
    each parsley, mint & oregano,finely chopped
  • 1/4
    ladle full salted pasta water (if needed)
  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 4-5 oz
    cooked bacon or ham strips (optional)
  • 5
    medium zucchini, grated & squeezed as much as possible
  • salt & pepper to taste

How To Make my zucchini pasta

  • 1
    Cook pasta in boiling water for 10 minutes, until al dente.
  • Garlic & Herbs Cream Cheese
    2
    Meanwhile, whisk together the cream cheese, the yogurt, and the mizithra cheese (or Pecorino) until combined. If too thick add some salted pasta water, season with parsley, mint, oregano, salt & pepper, mix and set aside.
  • First step of preparing My Zucchini Pasta
    3
    Heat the oil in a large pan and fry the bacon or ham if desired. Add the zucchini and fry for just 1-2 minutes.
  • 4
    When the pasta is cooked, using tongs, lift from water, and add straight to the pan with the zucchini. Toss, then remove from the heat and add the creamy Philadelphia mixture. Toss again to coat the pasta in the sauce. Serve immediately with chopped fresh parsley and mizithra cheese. Kali Orexi ENJOY!
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