Spaghetti With Mushrooms, Zucchini, And Tarragon Recipe - Cooking Index
Called "French pasta" at the restaurant, this Provençal-style special (using no butter and a minimum of oil) is typical of Meteigner's light French fare.
Courses: Main CourseOlive oil - as needed | ||
1 lb | 454g / 16oz | Zucchini - trimmed, diced |
1/2 teaspoon | 2.5ml | Dried crushed red pepper |
2 lbs | 908g / 32oz | Mushrooms - sliced |
2 1/2 tablespoons | 37ml | Chopped fresh tarragon |
2 tablespoons | 30ml | Chopped fresh parsley |
3 tablespoons | 45ml | Garlic cloves - minced (large) |
12 oz | 340g | Spaghetti - freshly cooked |
2 oz | 56g | Tomatoes - chopped (large) |
Brush large deep nonstick skillet with oil; heat over medium-high heat. Add zucchini and crushed red pepper; saute until beginning to soften, about 3 minutes. Transfer to bowl.
Brush skillet again with oil; heat over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; saute until brown and tender, adding water by tablespoonfuls as needed if mushrooms stick to skillet, about 18 minutes. Add zucchini mixture, herbs, and garlic; stir 1 minute. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Add pasta and tomatoes to mushroom mixture; toss to blend, adding water by 1/4 cupfuls if mixture is dry. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl.
This recipe yields 4 servings.
Per serving: calories, 418; total fat, 4 g; saturated fat, 1 g; cholesterol, 0; fiber, 9 g
Source:
Bon Appetit, September 2003
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