Farfalle with Zucchini & Stracciatella

Chef	That's Amore Cheese
Course	Main Dish
Servings	4 people

 

Ingredients

• 1g saffron threads
• 1/2 small onion
• 500g farfalle
• 60g olive oil
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 4 zucchini, cut in large chunks
• 1 cup fresh basil
• 150g That’s Amore Stracciatella
• salt & pepper to taste

 

Instructions

Steep saffron threads in 3 tablespoons of hot water.
Peel and chop onion very finely.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt the water.
Cook the farfalle pasta al dente according to the package instructions.
Heat oil in a large frying pan. Add onion and garlic and cook more a couple of mins, until fragrant.
Stir in chopped zucchini and cook on medium heat for at least 10 mins or until soft.
Transfer zucchini into a blender, add saffron water and one ladle of pasta water. Blend until smooth. Alternatively, you can use a potato masher.
Transfer the zucchini to a large serving bowl. Stir in the pasta and fresh basil.
Finish by topping with stracciatella cheese.