Zucchini and Almond Linguine

Charmaine Lu -

  • 200g linguine
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 400g thinly sliced linguine
  • 2 sliced garlic cloves
  • 30g ground almonds
  • 1 lemon, zest and juice
  • 100g fresh ricotta cheese
  • Handful of torn basil leaves
  • Salt and pepper
  • Cook the pasta in boiling salted water until al dente, then drain and reserve the cooking water. Meanwhile, fry the zucchini in the oil for 5 mins, or until starting to crisp. Add the garlic to the pan and cook for 1 minute more, then add 150ml of the cooking water to the mixture along with the almonds and lemon zest. Season well and cook for 2 mins to slightly thicken.
  • Add the pasta to the pan and toss to coat in the sauce. Cook for a minute, adding another splash of water if necessary. Serve in 2 bowls topped with the ricotta, torn basil and a squeeze of lemon juice, along with plenty of ground black pepper. Delicious!
20 mins
2 serving