Zucchini and Bue Cheese Ricciarelle with Parmesan Crisps
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 35 minutes
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
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3 zucchinis
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¼ cup olive oil
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1 brown onion, finely chopped
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3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
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500ml cream
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½ tsp nutmeg
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1 cup basil leaves, picked
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1 cup grated parmesan or pecorino cheese
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100g mild blue cheese or gorgonzola dulce
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350g ricciarelle pasta (Pastificio Venturino)
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1 ½ tsp salt
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1 tsp pepper
Method:
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Preheat the oven to 180°C and bring a pot of salted water to the boil.
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Cut the top and bottom of the zucchini and cut it across lengthwise, slice into 1cm thick halfmoons.
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Bring a large casserole dish to medium heat. Add the olive oil, onions and garlic. Cook for 3 minutes until soften and translucent.
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Add the zucchini and stir through. Cook for 5 mins stirring occasionally. Add the cream and the nutmeg. Bring to the boil and simmer for 10mins until soften.
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Add the basil leaves, (reserving a handful of the smaller leaves for garnishing) and blitz using a stick blender or a stand blender until smooth.
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Add half of the pecorino cheese, add blue cheese and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 3minutes until the cheese has melted and thickens. Turn off the heat.
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Evenly spread the remaining parmesan on a baking tray and cook in the oven for 7 minutes until golden. Remove from oven and let it cool.
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Cook the pasta for 10 minutes until al dente. Drain once cook and reserve one cup of the pasta water.
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Add the pasta to the sauce, mix through and check seasoning. Add some pasta water if the pasta is too thick.
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Serve hot with a drizzle of olive oil, crumble the parmesan crisps on top and garnish with basil leaves.