Fettuccine with Walnuts, Zucchini Ribbons, and Pecorino Romano recipe for managing PCOS and pregnanc

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 pounds small zucchini, untrimmed
• 1 teaspoon fleur de sel or coarse kosher salt
• 2 garlic cloves, pressed
• 2 anchovy fillets, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
• 1/2 teaspoon (scant) dried crushed red pepper
• 1 pound fettuccine
• 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil plus additional for serving
• 3/4 cup walnuts, toasted, coarsely chopped
• 1 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese, divided
• 1/2 cup (packed) thinly sliced fresh basil
• 1/4 cup (packed) chopped fresh mint
• Fresh zucchini flowers, thinly sliced (optional)