Zucchini Butter Pasta

Ingredients

• 8 ounces uncooked dried spaghetti
• 6 tablespoons Land O Lakes® Butter
• 1 1/4 pounds (about 4 cups) grated zucchini
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh garlic
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 ounces (1/2 cup) Land O Lakes® Aged Italian Blend Fine Cut Shredded Cheese plus additional for garnish

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook spaghetti according to package directions; reserve 1 cup pasta water when draining spaghetti.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, melt butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add zucchini, garlic, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring often, 12-15 minutes or until zucchini has softened and most of moisture cooks away. Reduce heat if zucchini begins to brown.

3. 3

   Reduce heat to low. Stir in lemon zest and juice, cheese and cooked pasta. Add reserved pasta water, 1/4 cup at a time, until sauce is desired creaminess. Serve immediately with additional shredded cheese as desired.