Spaghetti Alla Siciliana Recipe

Name: Spaghetti Alla Siciliana
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 medium organic zucchini cut into 1 cm cirles(use a mandoline if you have); 2 garlic cloves; 20 black kalamata olives; extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoon of capers; salt and pepper to taste; parmiggiano reggiano to taste; 1/2 cup of chopped parsley; 500 g of good quality spaghetti or penne; made of durum semolina; (do not overcook the pasta. cook it 1 minute less then instructions)

Servings: persons

3 medium organic zucchini cut into 1 cm cirles(use a mandoline if you have)
2 garlic cloves
20 black kalamata olives
extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoon of capers
salt and pepper to taste
parmiggiano reggiano to taste
1/2 cup of chopped parsley
500 g of good quality spaghetti or penne
made of durum semolina
(do not overcook the pasta. cook it 1 minute less then instructions)

1
bring a large pot of water to boil and add salt
2
add suddicient olive oil in a large skillet
3
add garlic cloves whole
4
sautee the zucchini carefully tirning each one untill they are nice and browned on both sides.
5
drain the slices on paper towels.
6
Add the pasta to the water and cook.
7
add more oil to the skillet , add the capers, olivesand parsley and sautee for 2-3 min.
8
when the pasta is cooked drain well and add the the skillet with the zucchini and sautee at high heat for 2 minutes adding more olive oil as needed.
9
serve and top with parmiggiano reggiano cheese

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 medium organic zucchini cut into 1 cm cirles(use a mandoline if you have), 2 garlic cloves, 20 black kalamata olives, extra virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Spaghetti Alla Siciliana falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spaghetti Alla Siciliana

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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