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fusilli pasta with lemon zest, courgette and feta on a white plate, on a wooden table

Pasta with courgette, lemon and feta

Babsi
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 courgette (or 2, depending on the size)
  • 350 g fusilli pasta
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 150 g feta
  • 1 lemon
  • olive oil
  • salt
  • pepper

Instructions
 

  • Start by bringing a large pot of water to the boil.
  • Chop the courgette in quarters and finely slice it.
  • Finely slice the garlic cloves and heat them in the pan with some olive oil on a gentle heat. Add the chopped courgette, salt and pepper, and a little bit of pasta water. Cook them for about ten minutes.
  • Meanwhile, when the water is boiling throw the pasta in, and cook according to the packet's timing instructions.
  • Zest the whole lemon and crumble the feta in the pan whith the courgette.
  • Once the pasta is ready, drain it and toss it back in the pan on a gentle heat with the courgette, feta and the zested lemon.
  • Serve hot and enjoy! Buon appetito!
Keyword healthy, pasta