Creamy Zucchini Pasta with Proscuitto

recipe

• 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!