Scialatielli with Zucchini and Tumeric

Scialatielli con Zucchine alla Curcuma

This is delicious and very simple! Fresh and healthy like the dish you would like to eat in the summer! I highly suggest you try it! Accompany with a glass of white wine if desired.

Preparation time: about 30 minutes
Cooking time: about 40 minutes total

Class: economy-healthy

Serves 4-5

Ingredients:
Some cups vegetable oil (enough to fry)

5-6 medium zucchini (about 1 lb or 450g), thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, peeled and finely chopped
3 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil,
3-4 fresh mint leaves, chopped
Salt, about a pinch + 1½ tbsp.
Water, about 10 cups (2 ½ L)
1 lb. (450g) Scialatielli pasta
Tumeric powder, 1 tsp. or to taste

Method:

1. Heat the vegetable oil and fry the zucchini. Place them in a large bowl and toss with garlic, extra virgin olive oil, mint, salt to taste.

2. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Then add 1 ½ tbsp. of salt, add pasta and boil it, stirring often, until “al dente”. Drain the pasta and transfer to the bowl with zucchini. Mix well and transfer all to a non stick pan. Let cook all together 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly. Then, add the tumeric powder and mix again. Serve immediately.