Lemon Brown Butter Pasta with Zucchini

Lemon Brown Butter Pasta with Zucchini

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If you could close your eyes and dream of a summer pasta on a plate, it would be this Lemon Brown Butter Pasta with Zucchini. We take perfect little ears (literally translated) of orecchiette and toss them in a lemon-infused brown butter sauce, plenty of garlic, parmesan, and then toss it with sautéed asparagus and zucchini. For a little extra indulgence, we tear apart a big ball of burrata cheese and scatter it on top. It’s the perfect combination of nutty, salty, creamy, and delicious!

Category Pasta

Recipe Ingredients

5 tbsp unsalted butter, divided

2 tsp olive oil

2 cups chopped asparagus

1 large zucchini, roughly chopped (about 3 cups)

1 tsp kosher salt, divided

3 tbsp lemon juice

1 lb orecchiette

2 tsp lemon zest

1/2 cup grated parmigiano reggiano, plus more for garnish

1/4 cup pasta water

8 oz burrata

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