The Spicy Zucchini Pasta I Can't Stop Eating

This spicy roasted zucchini pasta with Calabrian chili paste, mozzarella, Pecorino Romano, and fresh herbs in a simple garlicky tomato sauce is so good and so easy! It is very similar to the pasta alla Siciliana that we made a few episodes ago. Watch that one too! I hope you enjoy this spicy roasted zucchini pasta.

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SPICY ROASTED ZUCCHINI PASTA
INGREDIENTS
1 pound pasta - ziti, rigatoni, penne, etc
1/2 cup olive oil
1 28 ounce can high quality plum tomatoes
5 medium to small zucchini - seeds scooped out and cut into half moons
1 medium onion, diced
4 Cloves of garlic - sliced
2 cups smoked mozzarella - cubed
¼ cup Pecorino Romano cheese - grated
¼ cup packed basil leaves - chopped
¼ cup parsley - minced
1 teaspoon Calabrian chili paste - plus more to taste
Salt and pepper - to taste

1.Toss zucchini with a 1/4 cup of olive oil and spread out on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and roast zucchini for 20-25 minutes at 450f on lowest oven rack or until well browned.
2. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water (2 tablespoons kosher salt) to boil.
3. In a very large pan saute the onions in a ¼ cup of olive oil over medium-low heat until translucent (about 3- 5 minutes) then add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes more until golden. Add the Calabrian chili paste into the oil and cook for 30 more seconds.
4.Add the tomatoes to the pan and bring sauce to a simmer.
5. While the sauce is simmering, cook the pasta until al dente.
6.Taste test the sauce and adjust salt and pepper to taste. Add the pasta and roasted zucchini to the sauce and toss to coat. Cook for 60 seconds, then turn off the heat. If the pasta is too dry add a splash of pasta water. Add the basil and Pecorino Romano cheese and mix together.
7.Add the cubed mozzarella cheese. Toss once more and serve immediately with more Pecorino Romano and Calabrian chili paste on the side. Enjoy!

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[lydia]

Literally SO GOOD! My boyfriend accidentally bought whole plum tomato’s in sauce but I didn’t give up & got tomato sauce. Worth it. I will be making this more! I added vegan chorizo too <3

[judyruane]

Made this using eggplant instead . It was so easy and fabulous. I always go to sip and feast when I have a urge for pasta. And that’s what I do…SIP AND FEAST. thanks for your easy to follow tutorials. So good.

[sabbyct]

Footage with James is adorable. Nice job.

[KK-olbp]

Chopping, slicing, searing sounds are super therapeutic

[pammishukla]

Amazing videos/ tips(small details), lovely.

[chadmanl]

I really enjoy the simplicity in your style of cooking and how you can get everything at Costco or Trader Joe’s. Thank you for simplifying everything.

[pibbieconstantine]

love this guy! He has to be the best Italian cook ever. Maybe he's a chef, but damn he's good

[michellemiller]

Thanks for the great tip about removing the seeds from the zucchini before roasting. It makes all the difference! Great recipe

[spursaz]

I love your videos with your kids. So cool exposing them to good home cooked food.

[dcny]

You really act and speak like one of us New Yorkers from the island. It's nice seeing someone with the same brands we all use here.

[bonniebiancardi]

Made this for dinner tonight. Quick, easy, delicious!

[ninochkaru]

I watched the entire zucchini play list. Thank you! Great recipes! I have so many zucchinis

[lucyw.]

This looks delicious! Im big fan of hiding anchovy in things deliberately for feeding people who claim they hate them! Ive just had a great early xmas gift of a bunch of cheese & charcuterie from a fancy place in southern england, all of it locally made.., theres a big chunk of nduja, im going to try this pasta using that, see how it turns out!

[sn]

I look forward to receiving notification from your channel 😀 because I know u are sharing another healthy recipe.. thank u again and my family do too. Be blessed u and family 💓

[BrittanyLabrador]

Just tried this last night with the Trader Joe's pepper sauce & we loved it! Just got the Cinto brand to try out next to see which we like better. We also added chicken

[KevinLetourneau]

Great recipe! I made this tonight and it's fantastic. I enjoy your videos very much. Mine wasn't overly spicy but I also used a different chili paste (I couldn't find Calabrian and already had a Korean chili paste on hand). Keep up the great work.

Kevin, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada

[EvelynBaron]

love this dish just made it Pasta Grammar uses Muttti canned tomatoes San Marzano crazy expensive I live in a primarily southern Italian building in Canada the variety store is ... amazing vr lucky. Fab recipe!!!! This time of year zucchini all over the place brilliant idea!!!

[amai_zing]

Love zucchini and always looking for new ways to make it

[MHarenArt]

I am a HUGE zuke fan so I'll do this one soon!!! I'll sub some Sambal Oelek chil paste since that is what I have on hand. What a great video!! BTW, when I clean out a zuke like that, I save all the insides along with ALL my veg scraps in the freezer and use them to make veg or chicken stock. I try not to waste anything.

[kazmichelle]

I made this dish for a friend on Saturday it was delicious!! I left out the anchovy as she’s vegetarian . I would add it for myself!! Can’t wait to try some more of your recipes 😋