Spaghetti with summer garden puree

Spaghetti with summer garden puree

Recipe by Mudita BhageriaCourse: MainCuisine: ItalianDifficulty: Easy
Servings

6

servings
Prep time

1

hour 
Cooking time

15

minutes

Sun-ripened tomatoes join with celery, zucchini, parsley, and olive oil to produce a creamy, fresh sauce that is great warm or at room temperature.
 

Ingredients

  • 10 oz ripe tomatoes – peeled and halved

  • 1 zucchini

  • 1 pound spaghetti (500g)

  • ½ green celery – trimmed and cut into slices a little under an inch thick

  • Handful of fresh parsley leaves

  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil

  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  • Sprinkle a little salt on the tomato halves.
  • Place them cut side down in a colander for about 1 hour, to drain off excess juice.
  • Using a vegetable peeler, remove the green skin from the zucchini and set it aside (the zucchini itself can be saved and used in a soup).
  • In a large pot bring 6 qts salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and boil until to tender for about 10 minutes or according to the package directions.
  • Meanwhile, in a blender or food processor, combine the tomatoes, celery, zucchini skins, parsley, olive oil , with salt and pepper to taste. Process until smooth and creamy.
  • Drain the pasta and arrange it on a platter, pour the sauce over the top and toss well.
  • This dish may be served immediately or a room temperature.
  • Enjoy!

Notes