Carrot and Zucchini Pasta
Ingredients
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon sliced garlic or 1/4 cup sliced spring garlic bulbs 2large thyme sprigs, plus 2 tsp. chopped leaves 2 large tarragon sprigs, plus 1 Tbsp. chopped
leaves 2 large zucchini (about 24 oz.)2 large carrots (about 12 oz.)1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1
teaspoon kosher salt 4 ounces uncooked spaghetti 4 large eggs 1 ounce pecorino Romano cheese, grated (about 1/4 cup)
Directions
1. Combine oil, garlic, thyme sprigs, and tarragon sprigs in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until garlic just begins to brown, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand 10 minutes. Discard herb sprigs.
2. Using a spiralizer, cut zucchini and carrots into long noodles. Combine zucchini, carrots, pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt in a medium bowl; toss to coat. Let stand 10 minutes; drain.
3. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. During last 6 minutes of cooking, place whole eggs in boiling water with pasta. Drain pasta and eggs. Plunge eggs into a bowl of ice water; let stand 5 minutes. Add pasta, oil mixture, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt to zucchini mixture; toss to coat.
4. Divide pasta mixture evenly among 4 plates. Peel eggs and cut in half lengthwise. Top each serving with 2 egg halves. Sprinkle servings evenly with cheese, chopped tarragon leaves, and chopped thyme leaves.
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