Fettuccine With Parsley Cheddar And Grilled Zucchini

With olive oil, parsley and lemon juice it’s hard to go wrong if you are thinking at a light and fresh pasta dish after the December celebrations :)…

The recipe

Grill the zucchini, then cut them in small dice bites - ( I used a cast iron grill to cook the zucchini ).

Finely chop the parsley and put it in a small bowl.

Grate the cheddar cheese.

Boil the pasta respecting the time on the package.

Transfer the boiled pasta in a larger bowl (but keep some of boiling water in a glass), and add the olive oil, the chopped parsley, the chopped grilled zucchini, the grated cheddar cheese, the lemon juice and a pinch of salt and mix well. While mixing you can add two or three table spoons of pasta boiling water, it is full of starches and contributes to a creamy texture.

Some grated parmesan cheese over the top is optional…

Enjoy !