Creamy Zucchini Pasta with Proscuitto

Step 1

In a pot of salted, boiling water, cook the pasta according to package instructions. Reserve a ladle of cooking water, then drain the pasta.

Step 2

Meanwhile, wash & small dice the zucchini.

Step 3

Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the zucchini. Season with salt & pepper. Stir & cook for 2 min.

Step 4

Grate the garlic over the zucchini. Brown everything for 5-6 min, until the zucchini is very tender.

Step 5

Once the zucchini is cooked, transfer to a mixing bowl. Add the ricotta, pesto, pepper & a tbsp of pasta cooking water. Blend everything until you obtain a smooth mixture.

Step 6

Heat the same pan & add the slices of Prosciutto. Pan-fry until crispy. Transfer to a plate.

Step 7

Add the zucchini cream to the heated pan. Add another splash of reserved cooking water. Mix, then add the pasta & stir it all together.

Step 8

Serve the pasta on a plate with torn crispy prosciutto on top. Re-season to taste, it’s ready!