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Chef Style Chef John Fried Zuccini Spaghetti

Chef John's Fried Zucchini Spaghetti Recipe

Chef John's fried zucchini spaghetti is a delicious and easy-to-make dish perfect for a summertime meal. This dish is made with fresh zucchini and served over a spaghetti bed.
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Freezing Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 55 minutes
Course Chef's Delight
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 1016 kcal

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Frying Pan
  • Vegetable Slicer
  • Tongs
  • Grater
  • Paper Towel

Ingredients
  

  • 6 medium Green Zucchinis
  • 4 ounces Spaghetti
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
  • 5 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese (grated)
  • 3 tablespoons Sunflower Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 2 Basil Leaves (torn into small pieces)

Instructions
 

  • Heat two to three tablespoons of sunflower oil in a frying pan.
    Chef John Fried Zuccini Spaghetti Step 1
  • Add zucchini slices to the hot oil and fry them until brown.
    Chef John Fried Zuccini Spaghetti Step 2
  • Transfer the slices to a single layer on paper towels to drain the excess oil and pop it into the fridge overnight.
    Chef John Fried Zuccini Spaghetti Step 3
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
    Chef John Fried Zuccini Spaghetti Step 4
  • Cook fried zucchini and season it with a pich of salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until it starts to release juices, soften, and break down.
    Chef John Fried Zuccini Spaghetti Step 5
  • Add a knob of unsalted butter to the zucchini and break zucchini into small pieces.
    Chef John Fried Zuccini Spaghetti Step 6
  • Reduce heat to low and toss in basil.
    Chef John Fried Zuccini Spaghetti Step 7
  • Grab boiled spaghetti with tongs and transfer it into the sauce.
    Chef John Fried Zuccini Spaghetti Step 8
  • Stir the spaghetti well until each strand is coated.
    Chef John Fried Zuccini Spaghetti Step 9
  • Mix in parmesan cheese and stir well.
    Chef John Fried Zuccini Spaghetti Step 10
  • Your Chef John's fried zucchini spaghetti is ready.
    Chef Style Chef John Fried Zuccini Spaghetti

Nutrition

Calories: 1016kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 78g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 479mg | Potassium: 1694mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin C: 100mg | Calcium: 385mg | Iron: 4mg
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