Yotam Ottolenghis Pasta and Zucchini Salad Recipe

Name: Yotam Ottolenghis Pasta and Zucchini Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Salt; black pepper; ⅔ cup sunflower oil; 3 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices; 1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 3/4 cup frozen edamame; 2 cups basil leaves, shredded coarsely; 1/4 cup parsley leaves; ⅓ cup olive oil; 9 ounces strozzapreti or penne pasta; Zest of 1 lemon; 1 1/2 tablespoons capers; 7 ounces buffalo mozzarella, torn into chunks

Servings: persons

Salt
black pepper
⅔ cup sunflower oil
3 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3/4 cup frozen edamame
2 cups basil leaves, shredded coarsely
1/4 cup parsley leaves
⅓ cup olive oil
9 ounces strozzapreti or penne pasta
Zest of 1 lemon
1 1/2 tablespoons capers
7 ounces buffalo mozzarella, torn into chunks

1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2
In a medium saucepan, heat sunflower oil over medium-high heat.
3
Fry zucchini slices in batches (do not crowd them) for 3 minutes, or until golden brown on both sides.
4
Transfer to a colander to drain.
5
Tip zucchini slices into a bowl, pour vinegar on top and stir, then set aside.
6
In the hot water, blanch edamame for 3 minutes; drain, refresh under running cold water and set aside to dry.
7
Keep boiling water in pot.
8
In a food processor, combine half the basil, all of the parsley and the olive oil.
9
Season with salt and pepper and process until smooth.
10
In boiling water, cook pasta until al dente; drain and rinse under cold water.
11
Return pasta to pot.
12
Pour zucchini slices and their juices over pasta.
13
Add edamame, basil sauce, lemon zest, capers and mozzarella.
14
Stir together gently, then taste and season with plenty of salt and pepper.
15
Before serving, stir in remaining basil.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Salt, black pepper, ⅔ cup sunflower oil, 3 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices, and more.

Yes, Yotam Ottolenghis Pasta and Zucchini Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Yotam Ottolenghis Pasta and Zucchini Salad

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