Cantuccio spaghetti with courgettes and mussels it is an ideal first course for the summer, with a rich and surprising flavour. For this recipe, we suggest using spaghetti, a short pasta shape perfect for accommodating the sauce base of courgettes and mussels. Every bite will make you taste the freshness of one of the most loved dishes during summer holidays. For a special touch, you can blend the courgettes to obtain a cream that will envelop the pasta in a delicious way. The mussels, very fresh and of excellent quality, add a unique flavor. Finally, for a fragrant note, you can add a little grated lemon zest.

Spaghetti from Cantuccio

Ingredients:

• 400g of spaghetti
• 1 kg of fresh mussels
• 3 medium courgettes
• 1 clove of garlic
• Extra virgin olive oil to taste
• Salt to taste
• Pepper as needed
• Chopped parsley to taste
• Grated lemon zest (optional)

Preparation:

Start preparing Pasta with courgettes and mussels cleaning the mussels thoroughly. Soak them in water and salt for about 30 minutes, then rinse them well. Transfer them to a pan with 2 tablespoons of water, cover with a lid and let them open over high heat for about 5 minutes. Once opened, filter the liquid cooking time and shell the mussels, keeping some aside with the shell for the final decoration. In the meantime, clean the courgettes and cut them in strips. In a pan, sauté the courgettes with a clove of garlic in its skin and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil for about 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Add the shelled mussels and their filtered liquid, then finish cooking for a few minutes. While you prepare the seasoning, boil the spaghetti in salted boiling water. Drain them al dente and pour them into the pan with the courgette and mussel sauce. Add the chopped parsley and mix everything for a few minutes on a high flame, so that the pasta absorbs all the flavors well. Plate the spaghetti, decorate with the mussels kept aside and a little fresh parsley. If you like, add a pinch of grated lemon zest for an extra touch of freshness. Your pasta with courgettes and mussels It’s ready. Enjoy your meal.

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