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Sunday 7 August 2011

Refreshing Courgette, Lemon and Chilli Penne Pasta

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I've been buying courgettes(zucchini) more often now ever since I started to cook this dish as it simply delicious! That and the husband has been asking for it every so often. :)  Of course I'm not complaining since it's also easy peasy to make! Using lemons in a pasta dish brings a whole new dimension to it, one that's refreshing, light and summery!


Serves 2


Ingredients:
175g of you favourite pasta
Olive oil
2 medium courgettes(zucchini), sliced thinly
2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
1/2 tsp of crushed chillis
Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon


Method:
1. Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil, add pasta and cooked for 10 mins until just tender


2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large frying pan and add the courgettes in a single layer. Cooke on a medium to high heat for 5 mins until golden, turning to cook both sides. Add the garlic and chilli and cook for a further min. Season the courgettes and stir in the grated lemon zest.


3. Drain the pasta and toss with the courgettes . Add the lemon juice and give it another toss. Check seasoning and serve!




Recipe adapted from Waitrose everyday recipes

12 comments:

  1. I love simple pasta dish like this! Thanks for sharing. Cute blog :)

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  2. Is courgette similar to zucchini or cucumber?

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  3. Yudith: Thanks for visiting!

    tigerfish: Courgettes are the same as zucchini. :)

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  4. Lovely! I like how simple and healthy this looks!

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  5. mycookinghut: really quick to make as well! :)

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  6. I am so glad you started submitting. I just love your images and posts!

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  7. Thanks for the compliments. :)

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  8. This is healthy and delicious at the same time. Thanks for sharing this recipe with us!

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  9. Wow...it looks so delightful!

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  10. just got to read some gud info on chili pasta...http://www.ifood.tv/network/chili_pasta

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  11. Thanks for these really irresitible pictures of the penne. Suhani special thanks to you for the links.

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  12. Eftychia: Thanks for visiting!
    Suhani: Thanks for the link!
    Anonymous: Glad you enjoyed the post.

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