Courgette, Feta & Lemon Pasta

SERVES 2

INGREDIENTS:

1 tsp olive oil

2 cloves garlic, crushed

2 shallots, chopped (or 1 small onion)

1 tsp chilli flakes (or ½ fresh red chilli)

2 courgettes, grated

100g feta, crumbled

1 lemon, juice and zest

120g spaghetti or linguine

1 tbsp fresh basil, torn

METHOD:

1. Place a large saucepan of salted water over a high heat and bring to the boil, stir in the pasta and cook for 10 minutes, or until cooked. The strain, holding back a cup of the pasta cooking water. Stir the pasta cooking water back into the cooked pasta, it will keep it from sticking together.

2. Place a frying pan over a medium heat, add the teaspoon of olive oil, and stir in the shallots and garlic –cook for 1 minute. Stir in the grated courgettes, chilli, lemon juice and zest. Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Toss well and cook for three minutes. Lastly stir in the crumbled feta.

3. Tip the courgettes, and feta into the cooked pasta, stir well and serve with the torn fresh basil leaves on top. I like extra black pepper on top too