Pasta with Sautéed Peppers, Zucchini, and Smoked Mozzarella

Name: Pasta with Sautéed Peppers, Zucchini, and Smoked Mozzarella
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 tbsp. unsalted butter; 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil; 3 small bell peppers, thinly sliced; 1 small onion, thinly sliced; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2"-thick slices; 12 oz. fettuccine or tagliatelle pasta; 4 oz. smoked mozzarella, grated (about 1 cup) + more for serving; 1/4 c. fresh basil, torn + more for serving

By Lindsay HuntPublished: Mar 31, 2016

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pasta with sautéed peppers, zucchini, and smoked mozzarella recipe

Becky Luigart-Stayner

Yields:

4 serving(s)

Prep Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

This fresh pasta dish puts a springtime twist on spaghetti night.

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Ingredients

2 Tbsp. unsalted butter
1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
3 small bell peppers, thinly sliced
1 small onion, thinly sliced
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2"-thick slices
12 oz. fettuccine or tagliatelle pasta
4 oz. smoked mozzarella, grated (about 1 cup) + more for serving
1/4 cup fresh basil, torn + more for serving

Directions

1. Step 1Heat butter and oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add peppers and onion, season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until almost tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Add zucchini and cook until peppers are tender and zucchini is crisp-tender, 4 to 6 minutes.
2. Step 2Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water; drain.
3. Step 3Add pasta, mozzarella, basil, and 1/2 cup of reserved pasta water to pepper mixture and toss to coat. (Add more pasta water if needed to create a sauce.) Season with salt and pepper.
4. Step 4Serve topped with mozzarella and basil.