August is the peak of summer, with oppressive air and sunlight constantly bearing down on your skin. On days like these, who wouldn’t crave a simple and healthy meal for supper? Allow me to introduce… fried zucchini spaghetti! This healthy and delicious meal can be prepared within minutes – which is perfect for those looking for quick and yummy summer meals. So, without further ado - here’s the recipe!

This recipe has 4 servings.

Ingredients:
1. 1 pound of zucchini, sliced very thinly crosswise.
2. 1/4 cup all-purpose flour.
3. Kosher salt.
4. 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided.
5. 12 ounces dried spaghetti.
6. 1 cup of shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, plus extra for serving.
7. 1/2 cup torn basil leaves.
8. Freshly ground black pepper
9. Lemon wedges, for serving.

Directions:

Step 1: Preparing the fried zucchini.
In a medium bowl, toss the zucchini with flour and a pinch of salt. Place a wire baking rack over a sheet tray and line it with paper towels. Heat half of the oil in a large skillet over high heat until it shimmers. Add half of the zucchini and fry, turning occasionally, until browned and crisp, for about 3 to 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer zucchini to the paper towel-lined rack and season with salt. Repeat this process with the remaining oil and zucchini.

Step 2: Making the spaghetti.
Set a large pot of salted boiling water, and cook spaghetti until al dente. Drain the pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water. Return the pasta to the pot and toss with 1 cup of cheese, basil, and a generous pinch of pepper. Gradually add in the reserved pasta water, tossing well to coat. Transfer the pasta to a bowl and top with crispy zucchini. Serve immediately with lemon wedges and additional cheese on the side.

And that's all it takes to make this delicious dish! Pretty easy, right? For a perfect pairing, try it with a fresh and zippy California Sauvignon Blanc! That’s all I have to say for the recipe this month – fried zucchini spaghetti. Make sure to enjoy and savour every bite!

Written by: Lily
Edited by: Daphne Clarke
Proofread by: Lena Hunt