Fried Zucchini & Basil Casarecce | TASTE

Ingredients

• 1 lb dried casarecce or spaghetti
• 1 ½ lb zucchini, thinly sliced into rounds
• 1 ¼ c extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 shallot, finely diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• ⅔ c basil leaves, coarsely chopped, plus leaves for garnishing
• 1 ½ c finely grated Piave Vecchio or Parmigiano-Reggiano, plus more for serving
• ½ tsp kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• A few zucchini blossoms, sliced (optional)