Remove from Favorites Add to Favorites Remove from Favorites Add to Favorites

Black Friday Starts Now! Save extra 15% with code EXTRA15BF

Photo Credit: Elizabeth Newman

Spaghetti with Zucchini and Squash

10 MINPrep Time
10 MINCook Time
8Servings
by Giada De Laurentiis
Beginner
Photo Credit: Elizabeth Newman
You must be signed in as a member to print this content

This vibrant vegetarian pasta is perfect for summer.

star

Spaghetti with Zucchini and Squash

Servings

8

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

Image of Spaghetti with Zucchini and Squash

Ingredients

  • Kosher salt
  • 1 pound pasta, such as Spaghetti Chitarra or Vermicelli Lunghi
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (plus more for serving)
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 cloves garlic (smashed and sliced)
  • 2 shallots (sliced)
  • 2 zucchini (about 1 pound, cut into long, thin strands)
  • 1 yellow squash (about 8 ounces, cut into long, thin strands)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest plus 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 3 cups baby arugula
  • 1 cup grated ricotta salata

Instructions

  1. This recipe originally appeared on Giada Entertains: Family-Style Sunday Dinner.
  2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, season well with salt. Add the pasta and stir to prevent sticking.
  3. Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil, pepper flakes, garlic, shallots and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring often, for 2 minutes. Add the zucchini and yellow squash and season with 1 teaspoon salt. Toss well to coat in the flavors and cook another 3 minutes.
  4. Using a pair of tongs, check the pasta. If it is just under al dente, it is ready to transfer. Using the tongs or a pasta fork, transfer the pasta from the water directly to the skillet with the squash and toss well to coat. Add the lemon zest and juice and 1/2 cup of the pasta water and toss well. Sprinkle with the arugula and toss to wilt slightly. Finish with the ricotta salata and a drizzle of olive oil before serving.

Nutrition

Nutrition

Nutrition Serving Size
8
per serving
Calories
329
Amount/Serving % Daily Value
Carbs
55 grams
Protein
11 grams
Fat
8 grams
Saturated Fat
3 grams
Cholestrol
15 milligrams
Sodium
495 milligrams
Fiber
4 grams
Sugar
4 grams
Facebook Instagram Pinterest Twitter YouTube Play Cart Email Mailing List Search Dairy Free Nut Free Gluten Free Vegan Vegetarian Delete Close Admin Star Badge Like Comment View More Right Arrow Left Arrow Down Arrow Food Submit Recipe Shop Video Entertaining Living Recipes Ask Giada Family Live Stream Pets Checkmark Lock Lock
nut free
vegetarian

2 comments

  • Author's avatar image
    LydiaDi - Jul 25

    Thanks Giada for this delicious recipe! It is so good!! I didn’t know what to use to get long thin zucchini strands so I used a vegetable peeler. It turned out great! 😋

  • Author's avatar image
    Beth Aldaher - Jun 09

    This was delicious!! I added fresh basil at the end. So tasty

Please sign in or create an account to review or comment on recipes.