Pappardelle with Zucchini, Anchovies and Mint
- 4 ounces anchovies, drained and minced
- 1/4 cup finely chopped mint
- 2 tablespoons snipped chives
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 1/2 pounds medium zucchini, thinly sliced lengthwise
- Coarse sea salt
- 1 pound dried pappardelle
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese and lemon wedges, for serving
- In a large bowl, mix the anchovies, mint, chives and 2 tablespoons of the oil.
- In a large skillet, heat the remaining 1/4 cup of oil until shimmering.
- Add the garlic and crushed red pepper; cook over moderate heat until the garlic is lightly golden, about 3 minutes.
- Add the zucchini, season with salt and cook over moderately high heat, tossing, until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook the pappardelle in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente.
- Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
- Return the pasta to the pot.
- Add the zucchini and the reserved pasta water and toss over moderate heat.
- Transfer the pasta to the bowl with the anchovies and herbs, season with salt and toss well.
- Serve right away, passing the Parmesan and lemon wedges at the table.
anchovies, mint, chives, extravirgin olive oil, garlic, red pepper, zucchini, salt, parmesan cheese
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/pappardelle-with-zucchini-anchovies-and-mint (may not work)