Spaghetti Alla Nerano With Michelin Star Chef Alfonso Caputo Recipes

SPAGHETTI ALLA NERANO WITH MICHELIN-STAR CHEF ALFONSO CAPUTO

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium-high heat, fry the zucchini in hot oil until golden brown, working in batches if necessary. Drain on a paper towel lined tray for at least 5 hours or up to 24 hours.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until about 3 minutes under al dente.
• Meanwhile, put the butter and zucchini in a stainless steel recipient, preferably with two-handles, and add the basil and a small ladleful of the pasta cooking water. Place on a warm surface to slowly melt the butter/ meld the ingredients as the pasta cooks, or you can set up a bane marie, if you wish, as instructed in the video.
• Drop in the pasta and a ladleful of the pasta cooking water, and toss briefly to amalgamate the ingredients. Add a few grindings of pepper and begin to toss until the liquids in the pan begin to be absorbed, about 1 minute.
• Sprinkle in half of the cheese and toss until the sauce begins to thicken.
• Continue to toss, sprinkling in the remaining cheese, until the sauce is dense and creamy and the pasta is al dente, about 2 to 3 minutes more - making any adjustments, by sprinkling in more cheese or water, as necessary.
• Plate the pasta, and serve immediately.

THAT ZUCCHINI SPAGHETTI STANLEY TUCCI LOVES (SPAGHETTI ALLA NERANO)

Steps:

• Place sunflower oil in a deep fryer and heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Slice zucchini into 1/8-inch rounds.
• Add some zucchini to the hot oil and deep-fry until lightly browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a single layer on paper towels to drain and repeat to cook remaining zucchini. Let zucchini cool to room temperature.
• Transfer cooled zucchini to a bowl. Cover and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until it's 2 minutes away from being tender yet firm to the bite, 9 to 10 minutes.
• As you are cooking the spaghetti, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add zucchini and salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until it starts to release juices, soften, and break down, 3 to 5 minutes. Add a couple splashes of the pasta water to the zucchini, but don't overdo it. Break zucchini into small pieces with the edge of a spoon or spatula. Reduce heat to low and toss in basil and butter; stir until butter melts.
• Grab spaghetti with tongs and transfer it right into the sauce; stir until coated. Mix in Pecorino Romano and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheeses. Add a final splash of pasta water and adjust salt if needed.
• Serve with more grated cheese and fresh basil.

SPAGHETTI ALLA NERANO (SPAGHETTI WITH FRIED ZUCCHINI)

Steps:

• Place zucchini slices on a plate and let dry for 1 hour.
• Heat 1/2 cup oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add zucchini slices in batches and deep fry until brown, 10 to 15 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels and allow to cool. Mash 1/3 of the zucchini.
• Place 3 tablespoons olive oil and garlic cloves in a large saucepan over low heat. Watch carefully and simmer until garlic cloves are a light golden brown and oil is infused with garlic flavor, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in mashed zucchini. Add zucchini slices.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain spaghetti, reserving some cooking water.
• Add spaghetti and provolone cheese to the saucepan. Toss and add hot pasta water until sauce becomes creamy. Mix in basil, season with salt and pepper, and serve.