Špageti s tikvicama, kozjim sirom i pistacijama/Zucchini, goat cheese and pistachio Spaghetti

Please, scroll down for recipe in English

Špagete u umaku od tikvica probala sam prije par godina po receptu mame od našeg vjenčanog kuma. Od tada ih redovito radim, a često mijenjam sireve u njima. U originalnom receptu idu oko 2 žlice slatkog vrhnja, kocka toplivog sira (Zdenka) te neki tvrđi topljivi sir. Obožavam ih s bilo kojim dodatkom sira.

Prije nekog vremena pala mi je na um ideja da bi se tikvice mogle savršeno uklopiti sa tvrđim kozjim sirom (možete uzeti bilo koji tvrđi sir, od kozjeg, ovčjeg ili kravljeg mlijeka – Pecorino, Ovidur, Bovidur, Paški, pa čak i onaj za pizzu), koji hoćete, probali smo sve :)

Nemojte zaboraviti pistacije, u kombinaciji s tikvicama su mi fantastični! Dodam ih čak i kada radim špagete u umaku od tikvica i kozica. Jednostavno su odlična kombinacija za gurmane... i definitivno moje proljetno jelo :)

Sour cherry blossoms from our garden

Špageti s tikvicama, kozjim sirom i pistacijama

(za 2 osobe)

      Potrebni sastojci:

·       1 mlada tikvica, srednje veličine

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·       2 žlice sitno sjeckanih pistacija

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·       3 žlice tvrdog kozjeg sira, naribanog na veće komadiće

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·       2 žlice maslinovog ulja

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·       oko 300 g špageta

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·       oko 300 ml obične vode

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·       1 režanj češnjaka

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·       sol, papar

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      Priprema:

·       Mladu tikvicu dobro oprati pa ju naribati zajedno s korom na najsitnijim rupicama na ribežu. Ostaviti sa strane.

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·       Češnjak također naribati na najsitnijim rupicama na ribežu, ostaviti sa strane.

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·       Na zagrijanom maslinovom ulju dinstati naribanu tikvicu bez dodavanja tekućine, uz stalno miješanje, oko 10 minuta dok tikvica ne omekša i pretvori se u krem smjesu. Pazite da vam ne zagori.

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·       Kada je tikvica omekšala, dodajte naribani češnjak, dinstajte oko 1 minutu dok ne pusti miris, a potom dolijte vodu, nekuhane špagete, sol i papar pa pustite da kuha oko 5-6 minuta dok se tjestenina ne skuha, a sva voda ispari. Kada sva tekućina ispari dodajte kozji sir i pistaciej pa sve promiješajte dok se sir ne stopi s umakom.

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·       Provjerite slanoću, skinite s vatre i odmah poslužite.

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Sour cherry blossoms

English version

„When you really want to show some love, keep the flowers and say it with spaghetti.“ 

-Rachael Ray-

What can I tell you. The combo of zucchini and pistachios... amazing!  Bright, and vibrant, tangy and absolutely delicious. Amazing spring dish. You just have to try it with any cheese you like. I use hard goat cheese - it's definitely my spring dish :)

      Zucchini, goat cheese and pistachio Spaghetti

      (serves 2)

      You need:

·       1 medium size green zucchini, finely grated

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·       1 garlic clove, finely grated

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·       2 tbsp roughly chopped pistachios

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·       3 tbsp roughly grated hard goat cheese

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·       2 tbsp olive oil, extra virgin

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·       300 g spaghetti

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·       300 ml cold water

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·       salt, pepper

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      Steps:

·       Heat the olive oil in a large skillet and cook grated zucchini for about 10 minutes, continuously stirring, until zucchini is just tender and creamy.

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·       Add garlic, cook for about 1 minute, then add water, raw spaghetti, salt and pepper; bring to boil. Cook for about 5-6 minutes, or until all the water evaporates.

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·       Reduce heat, add cheese and pistachios, more salt and pepper if needed. Toss gently, stirring just a few times to combine.

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·       Serve hot.

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 P.S. For the measurements, check out the Kitchen chart! 

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