10 zucchini recipes to make the most of your summer bounty. Put zucchini to good use with these recipes for sides, mains and sweet treats.

Add 1 cup of the pasta water, the lemon zest and juice, and the remaining 1 teaspoon of salt to the blender with the zucchini. Start blending on low, gradually increasing the speed to high.

In the same pot, combine the oil and garlic. Cook over medium, stirring, until the garlic is golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer the garlic to a small plate, then add the zucchini to the pot.

To the zucchini in the pot add the puree, drained pasta, butter, pecorino, basil and another ½ cup reserved pasta water. Cook over medium, tossing, until heated through and the mixture is creamy ...

Directions: Halve the zucchini lengthwise, then use a spoon to scrape out the seeds. Slice each half lengthwise about ¼ inch thick, then cut the strips crosswise into 1-inch sections.

Ingredients. 1½ pounds medium zucchini. 1 pound spaghetti OR bucatini. Kosher salt and ground black pepper. 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more to serve ...

In this instance, I decided to give it the parm treatment — combining the squash with tomato sauce, orzo pasta and a combination of cheeses — to turn zucchini into the main attraction.

Ingredients. 1½ pounds medium zucchini. 1 pound spaghetti OR bucatini. Kosher salt and ground black pepper. 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more to serve ...

1 pound zucchini. 12 ounces short, curly pasta, such as cavatappi or gemelli. Kosher salt and ground black pepper. ½ teaspoon saffron threads. 3 ounces pancetta, finely chopped.

While the pasta cooks, in a 12-inch skillet over medium, cook the pancetta and garlic, stirring occasionally, until the pancetta has rendered some of its fat and begins to crisp, about 3 minutes.

From Italy’s Amalfi Coast, pasta alla nerano features long, thin pasta tossed with a velvety sauce made with pureed zucchini. It’s an elegant yet easy dish that's luxurious but not heavy. In ...