Pasta is always a good idea. It doesn't matter if you're in the dog days of summer or the throes of winter - pasta is the perfect comfort food. Still, there is a lighter, fresher way to make a pasta ...

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Pasta With Pecorino-Zucchini Sauce and Basil Start to finish: 40 minutes. Servings: 4 to 6 1½ pounds medium zucchini 1 pound spaghetti or bucatini Kosher salt and ground black pepper 3 ...

While the pasta cooks, in a 12-inch skillet over medium, cook the pancetta and garlic, stirring occasionally, until the pancetta has rendered some of its fat and begins to crisp, about 3 minutes.

While the pasta cooks, in a 12-inch skillet over medium, cook the pancetta and garlic, stirring occasionally, until the pancetta has rendered some of its fat and begins to crisp, about 3 minutes.

Transfer the garlic to a small plate, then add the zucchini to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini is lightly browned and soft enough to mash with a fork, 10 to 12 minutes.

Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini starts to soften and lightly caramelize, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove the lid and deglaze with white wine, cook, stirring occasionally, until ...

In the first episode of "Searching for Italy," Tucci couldn’t stop raving about how good the pasta was, with its creamy sauce and delicate pieces of zucchini.

Look for zucchini that are medium in size, or that weigh about 8 ounces each, as larger zucchini can be too seedy. Medium zucchini yield matchsticks of a good length for the dish.

Transfer the garlic to a small plate, then add the zucchini to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini is lightly browned and soft enough to mash with a fork, 10 to 12 minutes.

Remove the pot from the heat. Add half of the zucchini to a blender along with the garlic and ½ cup reserved pasta water. Puree until the mixture is smooth, about 30 seconds.