Creamy Pasta with Speck and Zucchini

I can provide you with a recipe for a delicious dish of creamy pasta with speck and zucchini. This is a recipe that combines typical ingredients of Italian cuisine, which will result in a dish full of flavor. Here’s what you need and how to proceed:

Ingredients

• 320 g of pasta (penne, fusilli, or your preferred shape)
• 100 g of diced or sliced speck
• 2 medium zucchinis
• 200 ml of cooking cream
• 1 small onion
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Salt
• Pepper
• Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Preparation

1. Wash the zucchinis and cut them into rounds or cubes, according to your preference.
2. Finely slice the onion and sauté it in a pan with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil until it becomes translucent.
3. Add the speck to the pan with the onion and let it brown until it becomes crispy.
4. Add the zucchini to the pan and cook until they are soft but still slightly crunchy.
5. Meanwhile, bring a pot of water to a boil, salt it, and cook the pasta according to the instructions on the package.
6. Once the zucchini is cooked, pour the cream into the pan and stir. Let it cook on low heat for a few minutes, until the sauce begins to thicken. Adjust the salt and pepper to your taste.
7. Drain the pasta al dente and transfer it to the pan with the speck and zucchini sauce. Stir well so that the pasta is evenly coated with the sauce.
8. If desired, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and serve hot.

Enjoy your meal!

Did you know?

Speck is a very versatile ingredient in the kitchen and is mainly produced in Northern Italy, specifically in South Tyrol. Its smoking and aging processes give it a strong and distinctive flavor that pairs perfectly with the sweetness of the zucchini.