That Zucchini Spaghetti Stanley Tucci Loves! (Spaghetti alla Nerano) - Food Wishes

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  • Опубліковано 15 тра 2024
  • If you think it sounds crazy for someone to call an ultra-simple, vegetable-sauced spaghetti, “life changing,” “unbelievable,” and “one of the best things I’ve ever eaten,” then unlike Stanley Tucci and me, you’ve never had Spaghetti alla Nerano. Enjoy!
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  • @catylynch7909
    @catylynch7909 2 роки тому +302

    "Show me someone who grows zucchini, and I'll show you someone who has WAY too much zucchini." LOL !!!
    I love zucchini, but don't grow it, because I don't HAVE to. About this time of year, friends and colleagues are fairly desperate to share their bounty.
    Colleagues leave bags of it on our desks ... anonymously. These people are in serious competition with each other. None of them wants to run the risk of being directly confronted with a stark "No More Zucchini!" It's great, while it lasts.

    • @val-vi4tc
      @val-vi4tc 2 роки тому +6

      I have seen some great recipes with Zucchini so this would be an awesome situation

    • @Bookfreak19
      @Bookfreak19 2 роки тому +8

      I need some of these colleagues. Lol. Just made lots of chocolate zucchini bread today and now I'm definitely going to dream of this pasta. 😋

    • @lizryan7451
      @lizryan7451 2 роки тому +2

      Truer words have never been spoken!

    • @lindakachur4862
      @lindakachur4862 2 роки тому +3

      Send them my way. Zucchs are fantastic in chocolate cakes.

    • @lindakachur4862
      @lindakachur4862 2 роки тому +4

      You should raise hogs. That's the perfect solution for overabundance of produce.

  • @XanderDDS
    @XanderDDS 2 роки тому +149

    i love how the last two minutes are just the hand and fork removing mouthfuls of pasta from the plate

    • @karenbrower9952
      @karenbrower9952 2 роки тому

      Gross

    • @quietone748
      @quietone748 2 роки тому +5

      @@karenbrower9952 why gross? It's a meal, which is eaten. At least he didn;t make you listen to the chewing sounds.

    • @Stella.J.000
      @Stella.J.000 2 роки тому +2

      @@NOSUBSCRIBERSWANTED All? Hè only served one soep spoonful on the plate. That's like 5 bites. Very little..xx..

  • @TheMillennialGardener
    @TheMillennialGardener 2 роки тому +456

    I demand a garden tour of Chef John’s garden!

    • @bluereef2611
      @bluereef2611 2 роки тому +3

      Your Lattarula should complement well!

    • @maarten1164
      @maarten1164 2 роки тому +1

      Demand away boy

    • @jeanburk9539
      @jeanburk9539 2 роки тому +1

      Yes, that would be lovely!

    • @nickolaslaplant6747
      @nickolaslaplant6747 2 роки тому +9

      One does not demand visions from chef john, but rather have faith that he will show us what we need to see. With a dash of cayenne, amen. Just kidding. show us your garden!!!!

    • @ldority123
      @ldority123 2 роки тому +1

      I agree...would love a tour of the new garden!

  • @kinjunranger140
    @kinjunranger140 2 роки тому +461

    The best recipe in the world starts: "take a pound of butter..." Then you can basically do anything else you want.

    • @Platipus23
      @Platipus23 2 роки тому +32

      What’s the difference between a decent cook and a great cook? About a pound of butter.

    • @paulwagner688
      @paulwagner688 2 роки тому +4

      Speaking of a pound of butter, check out the video titled Ultimate Mashed Potatoes, or pomme puree to be technical.

    • @h1r086
      @h1r086 2 роки тому +8

      Butter makes everything butter.

    • @bloodgain
      @bloodgain 2 роки тому +8

      Best Rice Krispie treats: up the amount of butter from 2 Tbsp to a whole stick. Everybody will rave about them. As a bonus, the extra butter makes them easier to stir together, easier to form, and less sticky.
      Bonus tip: Let the marshmallow and butter start to brown just a little bit before adding the cereal for a little caramel flavor. Neither better nor worse, just different and delicious.

    • @selinesbeau
      @selinesbeau 2 роки тому +1

      Unless you can't digest it. Then you have pain. Low fat margarine for me I'm afraid.

  • @the_failed_states
    @the_failed_states 2 роки тому +24

    I made this for dinner tonight, I almost forgot the butter. This was amazing. I stayed up late last night deep frying 15 zucchinis and hoping I was doing the right thing, it takes a while. I can't get over how intensely nutty and, comforting this is. My youngest never eats her dinner, let alone vegetables - let alone zucchini - she went back for seconds. Seriously people, try this. I'm going out on a limb to say this is my all time favourite pasta recipe, and I have a heap of favourite pasta recipes.

    • @odettegordonyo
      @odettegordonyo Рік тому +1

      It may be worth trying zucchini fritters. Very tasty, i believe i used a chef John recipe as guide too.

  • @nateb2715
    @nateb2715 2 роки тому +254

    There are many videos about this pasta on youtube. Chef John is the only one that chills the zucchini and then smashes it into a sauce. This is the best method, thus proving Chef John is a masters master yet again.

    • @tiarnan76
      @tiarnan76 2 роки тому +3

      not sure if I agree

    • @pepperpepperpepper
      @pepperpepperpepper 2 роки тому +3

      @@tiarnan76 make up your mind

    • @tiarnan76
      @tiarnan76 2 роки тому +4

      @@pepperpepperpepper My mind is made up - I'm "not sure if I agree". You've obviously never studied law.

    • @MrMoman7
      @MrMoman7 2 роки тому +8

      @@tiarnan76 U obviously have:)

    • @dingfeldersmurfalot4560
      @dingfeldersmurfalot4560 2 роки тому +2

      The smashing part is obvious. I would like to know what is special about chilling it first before heating it up again. A simple opinion without explanation is just a vote.

  • @PetroPoo
    @PetroPoo 2 роки тому +49

    When using a mandolin... "please use a guard, or protective glove..." exactly how Chef John is not

  • @danteorfei4815
    @danteorfei4815 2 роки тому +189

    I've actually had this pasta many times in Marina del Cantone (where Tucci was).
    The reason to that you think the pasta they showed looks like it had more butter is because the sauce is actually more of a creamy cheese/pasta water emulsion (kinda similar to cacio e pepe). The glossy appearance comes from the art of 'mantecare' (finishing the pasta in the pan off the heat to emulsify the cheese into a velvety sauce) this is also the proper time to add the touch of sweet cream butter.
    The provolone del Monaco is truly the secret ingredient they didn't mention on Tucci's show.
    It is a slightly smoked sheep's milk cheese from hills in Campania near the Sorrentine Peninsula.
    A lightly smoked Caciocavallo is probably the closest readily available substitute in most areas of the United States.
    If u can't find that then I would suggest drying out some scamorza or smoked mozzarella then finely grating it and blending it with some pecorino romano.
    I am curious as to where the creator of this film was able to get the Toma (often pronounced tuma) cheese. Because it is quite delicious!

    • @jeanburk9539
      @jeanburk9539 2 роки тому +8

      Thanks for your dissertation on cheeses of Italy that could be used in this dish. Smoked cheese? I find that fascinating and also slightly romantic. Lolol

    • @gigi-jeff
      @gigi-jeff 2 роки тому +2

      Grazie Tanto…. This makes sense to me! 🕊

    • @laineciccotti9748
      @laineciccotti9748 2 роки тому +1

      Thank you, I’ve made copious notes(!), have a mission to find. Wisconsin Cheese Board has a great site & (emails) in locating a similar cheese & good substitution ideas.

    • @FedorKai
      @FedorKai 2 роки тому +3

      If I don’t use any of the fancy ingredients will this dish taste bland when I make it at home or it’s still pretty good?

    • @bbasmdc
      @bbasmdc 2 роки тому +2

      @@FedorKai Are there that many fancy ingredients, other than the cheese? I have a Smoking Gun I use for various things - mainly smoking butter. But it works great on less expensive cheeses. I have not yet tried this recipe but now I know the ideal cheese is smoked I will take some basic supermarket parmesan, grate it (more surface area means more smoke flavour absorbed), and smoke it. Purists will be horrified but I'll bet it takes good :-)

  • @SuzanneBaruch
    @SuzanneBaruch 2 роки тому +300

    Made this for dinner tonight. This is *absolutely amazing.* I did add a large minced clove of garlic, a pinch of dried chili pepper flakes for a touch of heat, and had to use a bit of pesto because I didn't have fresh basil. Seriously, I wanted to eat the entire pot by myself. Make this, guys!

    • @twooldfartsinanrv7137
      @twooldfartsinanrv7137 2 роки тому +20

      You changed the dish so much, it is not the same as Chef John made.

    • @tiarnan76
      @tiarnan76 2 роки тому

      did u use gluten free pasta?

    • @ericconrad8854
      @ericconrad8854 2 роки тому +23

      @@twooldfartsinanrv7137 That's just you cooking

    • @min2724
      @min2724 2 роки тому +19

      Hi guys I made a completely different dish that’s irrelevant to the recipe of the original video and I loved it!

    • @aparsons1982
      @aparsons1982 2 роки тому +24

      Let the haters hate you do you booboo. That's just you cooking. I will say it is an amaze balls recipe by itself but the changes you made sound delicious as well.

  • @mjpascuzzi
    @mjpascuzzi 2 роки тому +61

    Made this tonight and it was as good as advertised. Living in rural Kentucky had to settle for Parmesan and Asiago but as Chef John said, “ You are the Puccini of your Zucchini!”

    • @zacharybrown2413
      @zacharybrown2413 2 місяці тому

      ive substituted parmesan and romano in many times and its great as well

  • @phelanii4444
    @phelanii4444 2 роки тому +171

    As someone whose family has grown zucchinis for years, I can confirm, we always have too much. We give it away to friends and family and neighbours and acquaintances, anyone who we know and crosses our path from field to home. Thanks for giving me a new idea to use all that zucchini on!

    • @ofsabir
      @ofsabir 2 роки тому +5

      Suffering from the same problem :D Always have too much and constantly trying to use them so as not to waste them.

    • @mkid4895
      @mkid4895 2 роки тому +9

      wish i had that problem 😬

    • @GwynneDear
      @GwynneDear 2 роки тому +12

      Zucchini season is when it’s especially important to keep your car doors locked in my neck of the woods.

    • @kaylawilliams8953
      @kaylawilliams8953 2 роки тому +8

      Our neighbors literally begged my parents to accept any zucchini his wife offered them because he was so sick of eating zucchini

    • @poweredbycinnamonmocha
      @poweredbycinnamonmocha 2 роки тому +7

      @phelanii When i have too much zucc, i cube them & freeze to blend into my dog food later. It bulks up his food supply w/ extra hydration/nutrition 😉

  • @RyanFlee
    @RyanFlee 2 роки тому +186

    As luck would have it, a colleague gave me three zucchinis 2 days ago and I knew I had to use them up before they spoil. And now Chef John comes along with this recipe! Perfect timing!

    • @bierbrauer11
      @bierbrauer11 2 роки тому +8

      You’re lucky it was only 3!

    • @RyanFlee
      @RyanFlee 2 роки тому +6

      @@bierbrauer11 If I tell him I used them up for just one portion there will be more on it's way, I'm sure.

    • @AF-ke9by
      @AF-ke9by 2 роки тому +2

      @@RyanFlee Get him to give you a bushel, then bring him the end result. 😉

    • @suchitasharma9534
      @suchitasharma9534 2 роки тому

      Did you try the recipe? How did it turned out?

    • @RyanFlee
      @RyanFlee 2 роки тому +3

      @@suchitasharma9534 yeah, I did. Was ok. Not a life changing experience, but something I'll cook again when another flood of zucchini rolls in

  • @NC-qc7wd
    @NC-qc7wd 2 роки тому +34

    I made mine but I did not fry the Courgettes, I baked them for 20 mins with olive oil and OMG, it was out this world!

    • @sfbirdclub
      @sfbirdclub 9 місяців тому +6

      Good for you. But it really is better fried as CHEF John said.

    • @judiesuh6858
      @judiesuh6858 8 місяців тому +1

      Omg…this will be my dinner tomorrow!!
      Off to buy Zucchini ❤..thank you Chef John!!

  • @alio338
    @alio338 2 роки тому +4

    The only thing better than Stanley Tucci is Stanley Threeci

  • @stevelogan5475
    @stevelogan5475 2 роки тому +38

    Chef John, very nice recipe, looks delicious, & I asked an Italian chef why twirl the pasta like that,& he said with a hot dish & swirling the pasta keeps the pasta nice & hot/warm

  • @Meggs23
    @Meggs23 2 роки тому +2

    Saw this... went to find the Tucci series, ... now I'm back for Chef John's take again. I've learned SO MUCH from this channel over the years. Thank you Chef John!

  • @vahneb7260
    @vahneb7260 2 роки тому +7

    My grandma used to made this during the summer when I was a kid. She was from Bari, Italy. Thank you for bringing back this memory.

  • @MyEyesBled
    @MyEyesBled 2 роки тому +71

    My Italian grandma taught me this dish in Brooklyn back in 1972... its slightly different and I have made it ever since.. Thanks John for this slight twist... I will try it 👍

    • @TheEDNC
      @TheEDNC 2 роки тому +3

      Yes... mine too! 👍🙏 🇮🇹

    • @thiagogfalcao
      @thiagogfalcao 2 роки тому +17

      What's the difference?

    • @jocelynhamilton7624
      @jocelynhamilton7624 2 роки тому +2

      I’m curious about the difference(s) of your Italian grandmother’s version as well, unless you meant that the dish generally is different.

    • @TheEDNC
      @TheEDNC 2 роки тому +9

      @@jocelynhamilton7624 Basically she doesn’t fully peel nor overcook the Zucchini into a mush, uses more garlic and EVOO.. 😉

    • @jocelynhamilton7624
      @jocelynhamilton7624 2 роки тому +2

      @@TheEDNC Excellent. Thank you. I’ve learned that zucchini definitely qualify as a variety of produce that’s quite influenced by the soil in which it’s grown, and so I’m delighted to learn that someone’s advocating for a less intensive cooking procedure that allows the more natural flavours of the fruit to be expressed just a little more prominently. If it’s balanced by other flavour factors, I tend to admire the slight bitterness of zucchini.

  • @mikorinnoa3959
    @mikorinnoa3959 2 роки тому +11

    Thanks Chef John, I really adore this kind of recipe - few simple ingredients with extra steps to make something so extraordinary. To me, it somehow distinguishes the pro chefs from the home cooks, not necessarily on the skill level, but just the patience and time.

  • @bluereef2611
    @bluereef2611 2 роки тому +7

    Made it today (started yesterday, of course)! And accompanied with fried fish using Chef John's recipe, no less. Just wonderful!

  • @ellenm4839
    @ellenm4839 2 роки тому +5

    Chef John, you never fail to lighten my spirits. Thank you.

  • @tomtiernan8134
    @tomtiernan8134 2 роки тому +57

    "If you want this today, you got to start it yesterday." This is why Chef John is my guru, my spiritual guide, my salvation.

    • @MarySanchez-qk3hp
      @MarySanchez-qk3hp 2 роки тому

      Martha Stewart's been saying the same instructions for many years.

  • @blakebrothers
    @blakebrothers 2 роки тому +2

    Thanks for setting us straight on the deep frying and amount of butter. Can't wait to try it!

  • @spoonbender123
    @spoonbender123 9 місяців тому +4

    Chef John will never let you down. This is the best version of this recipe on social media. Thank you Chef John. Wow. Will be doing this recipe a couple of times a month and I'm not a vegetarian, I'm all about great dishes and flavor first. Frying and then chilling the fried squash and makeing this dish the next day is a key to doing this this dish the way it was ment to be:)

  • @elsewhere8841
    @elsewhere8841 2 роки тому +4

    This is amazing. We can’t stop eating it. Way to go Stanley ! And thank you John

  • @guymika516
    @guymika516 2 роки тому +4

    Made this today and I was honestly impressed! thoroughly enjoyed this especially considering how simple this is (in terms of ingredients not time).

  • @samanderson4413
    @samanderson4413 Рік тому

    His diction and tone is EVERYTHING!! So comforting 😌

  • @JD-yi6mr
    @JD-yi6mr 4 місяці тому +2

    I just watched the episode mentioned and came to UA-cam to look for a zucchini pasta recipe. THANK YOU for posting the same one in the episode ❤

  • @lenorefranzese4396
    @lenorefranzese4396 2 роки тому +3

    Thank you Chef John.
    I love your humor. "Even though they tried to trick us with the butter amounts"
    They couldn't fool a pro like you ;)

  • @rickbachman993
    @rickbachman993 2 роки тому +3

    Definitely doable, thank you Chef JOHN and Mr.T.

  • @raymondtucker312
    @raymondtucker312 2 роки тому +1

    I made this for dinner yesterday. Marvelous! Thank you for sharing this recipe. I love your videos.

  • @lancelotdufrane
    @lancelotdufrane Рік тому +1

    I come back to this recipe again and again. It’s so fantastic. Thanks Chef.

  • @RumorHazi
    @RumorHazi 2 роки тому +3

    I love the time lapse at the end where we watch Chef John just eating bite after bite in rapid succession! Gonna make this tonight and I’m gonna use cucuzza squash!

  • @Jessejrt1
    @Jessejrt1 2 роки тому +3

    Rarely am I impressed by a pasta dish I have never made before, but this did the trick. Well worth the effort of deep frying that zucchini. Very rich, and I even skipped the butter. Perfect with a glass of vino! Thanks chef John. 5 stars.

  • @cher128bx
    @cher128bx 2 роки тому +2

    Just made this....A!...mazing!!!!
    Thank you Chef John and of course, Stanley Tucci.

  • @rslrandyman
    @rslrandyman 2 роки тому

    Great idea. Thanks John for sharing and Stanley Tucci as well

  • @Em-mr6wu
    @Em-mr6wu 2 роки тому +27

    After all, you are the mademoiselle of your choice of cheese, Michelle!

  • @PennyWarnerPSongstress
    @PennyWarnerPSongstress 2 роки тому +3

    I cannot wait to make this!! Ever since I watched that series, I wanted to try it! YAY!!

  • @aprilalatorre9127
    @aprilalatorre9127 2 роки тому

    I appreciate your version/presentation of this wonderful recipe! Thank you!!!!

  • @lisalu910
    @lisalu910 8 місяців тому +1

    I watched the episode where Tucci raved about this dish, and like many people I thought, "Really? Spaghetti and zucchini? That sounds kind of ho-hum, how great can that be?" Well after having recently sampled this on the Amalfi Coast I'm here to say it is indeed one of the most delicious things I ever tasted. Holy Moly, it was good! I bought a chunk of Provolone del Monaco and brought it all the way home with me so I can try to recreate this dish.

  • @emankarns
    @emankarns Рік тому +3

    I tried this recipe today and the verdict is, it's very good and made the keeper list. I made sure to constantly change the paper towels and place the chips on a separate tray after patting off any excess oil. To be honest I almost started eating the sauce before the butter was even added. There is such a depth of flavor to this dish I honestly wouldn't have known it was zucchini if I hadn't made it. Great recipe and taking my neighbor who gave us the zucchini a serving.

  • @bierbrauer11
    @bierbrauer11 2 роки тому +47

    Chef John: “show me a person who grows zucchini and I’ll show you a person with too much zucchini”
    Me: looks in mirror 🤣

  • @Darmok_onthe_ocean
    @Darmok_onthe_ocean 2 роки тому +1

    I grow zucchini and I’ve never had “too” much. It’s my favorite vegetable and I cannot wait to make this recipe. Thanks for the video!

  • @teenieplates
    @teenieplates 2 роки тому +2

    This zucchini spaghetti has loads of comfy cozy vibes and is absolutely delightful. Tq for this amazing recipe and revealing the secret about the butter. 💖🌼

  • @loopylou5841
    @loopylou5841 2 роки тому +4

    Blooming gorgeous can't wait to try it. Thank you

  • @nannettemiller8411
    @nannettemiller8411 2 роки тому +9

    Thank you so much for experimenting and cooking the zucchini in the various ways. This is why your recipes are always trusted and delicious!

  • @julieweir7745
    @julieweir7745 Рік тому

    Best recipe I’ve seen to recreate the zucchini spaghetti from Stanley Tucci’s Tv series! Thanks, Chef John!

  • @SarahAndBoston
    @SarahAndBoston 2 роки тому

    Thanks for making this! Saw that episode and was really curious after seeing Stanley’s reaction.

  • @falliswell
    @falliswell 2 роки тому +176

    I definitely started watching this video because I thought it was a healthy version of pasta 😂 I should have known chef John wouldn’t makes zoodles lol

    • @way108
      @way108 2 роки тому

      😂 😂 never!

    • @kayfarquar2034
      @kayfarquar2034 2 роки тому +4

      Me too! Already planning how I can pan fry this much zucchini.

    • @robdoubleyou4918
      @robdoubleyou4918 2 роки тому +2

      Haha…same.

    • @tiarnan76
      @tiarnan76 2 роки тому

      yeh gluten kills me....even the non gluten pasta messes me up now....

    • @JacOnMac
      @JacOnMac 2 роки тому +4

      Me too I was like YAY A LOW CARB ALTERNATIVE!! nope lol

  • @tinar.a.3542
    @tinar.a.3542 2 роки тому +118

    That looks amazing. I wish I had started it yesterday.

    • @davidcarbone3385
      @davidcarbone3385 2 роки тому +3

      irk lol. Yesterday was the first Thursday in a few weeks the farm share I have did not include zucchini but did include eggplant, which I was going to sauté with shallots, tomatoes, leeks, and onions so maybe I'll deep fry the eggplant and see how it works then sub green beens and potatoes for the eggplant in the sauté I was going to make with the eggplant.

    • @tinar.a.3542
      @tinar.a.3542 2 роки тому +1

      @@davidcarbone3385, good luck!

  • @lukezerefos8086
    @lukezerefos8086 2 роки тому

    Great recipe. Thank you. As a guy who makes a good five or six Chef John recipes a month, this is the classic type recipe that made this channel great. I will be giving this a try.

  • @artsyluv4089
    @artsyluv4089 Рік тому

    Yeeeeesssssss thanks for this simple delicious looking recipe! And THANKS Stanley Tucci😃😘❤️I’m a fan of his new show💕🥳🎉🎉🎉

  • @michaelnoon8212
    @michaelnoon8212 2 роки тому +4

    Stanley Tucci, a wonderful, Very flexible actor. One of my favorites since I saw him as Puck! Chef John, my favorite internet teacher. Thanks to them I have a perfect, light, Indian Sommer meal. Goes well with Pino Grigio.

  • @emeraldpichu1
    @emeraldpichu1 2 роки тому +9

    I imagine that frying it gives the zucchini a nice partial caramelization without losing the water content needed for the sauce that other cooking methods would diminish.

  • @jacobsmith2424
    @jacobsmith2424 2 роки тому +1

    Oh chef john, you just get more and more charismatic, I remember your early days of UA-cam videos rough and raw and edgy and now it's just a smooth maleficous ride throughout the video that just makes me so ravenously hungry, the way you sell the dishes is just prodigious, and the way that you encourage and coax us to do things is just so gentle and encouraging I just want to make everything

  • @robinradema1
    @robinradema1 2 роки тому

    The world would be a better place if everybody had a garden like you chef John.

  • @mrb7094
    @mrb7094 2 роки тому +26

    I've been making this since the show - maybe, what? a couple of months (I live the UK so had to find the show after it aired). I pan fry the courgette (yes, that's what we call it here). I pan fry in a lot of sunflower. It's fine. Also I don't bother putting this in the fridge over night. It's fine too! Lots of butter. Half a stick. No provolone. Pecorino. Delicious.

    • @bloodgain
      @bloodgain 2 роки тому +5

      I feel like this is one of those recipes where as long as all the ingredients end up cooked and in the final dish, you can't go wrong.

    • @Bonzulac
      @Bonzulac 2 роки тому +4

      You didn't make this dish, but thanks for playing.

    • @mrb7094
      @mrb7094 2 роки тому +6

      @@Bonzulac Ha ha! Thanks to you Bonzulac for the most supercilious comment of the day. An award I'm sure you've won before! I'm guessing you'll need to look it up :)

    • @Mike_C-79
      @Mike_C-79 2 роки тому +3

      @@mrb7094 I thought his comment was quite funny, being as though you disregarded half of the steps and said it was fine, not great or life changing.

    • @Olive_O_Sudden
      @Olive_O_Sudden 2 роки тому +2

      @@Mike_C-79 He said it was fine to pan fry, not that the recipe 'was fine'. He said it was delicious, which is a good deal more than just fine.

  • @mrjoshuads
    @mrjoshuads 2 роки тому +38

    The best pasta I had in the Almafi coast was this dish and I could never recreate it. I'm so excited now!

    • @lindakachur4862
      @lindakachur4862 2 роки тому +3

      Truth be told, it was awfully hard for me to find anything delicious about Italian food back in 1975 in Italy. Unless you liked fish in Naples. Venice was the worst ever with watered down tomato sauce over overcooked spaghetti. Cardboard pizza with dried thingies for toppings and tomai sauce applied with paint brush. Florence was the best overall.

    • @mrjoshuads
      @mrjoshuads 2 роки тому +11

      @@lindakachur4862 What planet are you from? Italy has some of the greatest food on earth!

    • @lindakachur4862
      @lindakachur4862 2 роки тому

      @@mrjoshuads were you there in the 70s?? Even my Venetian friends agreed! Italian food was reinvented in North America. European restaurantuers had to get it together otherwise they wouldn't be able to compete in N.America. Same has to be said about Greek food and Spanish cuisine which were even worse, coming from their very own words. I hope they got it together today.

    • @LisabonMusic
      @LisabonMusic 2 роки тому +19

      @@lindakachur4862 that’s the most rediculous and entitled American thing I’ve read in a long time. American food was never able to compete by any means with European cooking, especially back in the days. All the good things you can eat in Land-BicMac are brought there by Foreigners which took with them their traditional cuisine. Mediterranean cuisine hasn’t changed in centuries, it has always been like it is and has always been one of the very best there is. Unlike the french cuisine, the Italian cuisine never underwent fundamental change (in France: Nouvelle cuisine, which became a foundation for all modern exquisite cooking).
      Your „experience“ was probably caused by your spoiled American palette (more salt, more glutamate, more artificial flavourings, food colourings...) unable to adjust to real food.
      That’s so utterly mad what you are saying, it’s probably just provocation.
      Greetings from Europe

    • @lindakachur4862
      @lindakachur4862 2 роки тому +3

      @@LisabonMusic Geez, sorreeee. You really got your tit in the ringer. By the way I am not American. I live in Canada and my ancestors are Ukrainian. I am still very endeared to their food, and have not modified recipes and technique for Ukrainian cooking. I firmly stand my ground on my comments about Mediterranean food. As a matter of fact, I spent many days suffering from bacterial food poisoning in Madrid and, in Torre Mollinos, but, at the outskirts of the town, I was very grateful for decent lasagna which helped heal my stomach. I don't know where they hid the good pasta and pizza in Venice. I actually took my meals in the grand open places where it ought to have shown pride and respect for it's offerings, since this was where the masses thronged, tourists mainly. Pizza was from a restaurant owned by a family of the local person I was with. Near Pompeii I can't say I would complain about the pasta, entre and chilled fruit bowl I had for lunch because the owners were really pulling all stops to impress the tour guide leader. At Capri, I cannot even remember what I ate. In Greece, I ordered moussaka in Athens and got a plate of roasted eggplant soaked in olive oil with a hefty bill slapped down for an incredible rippoff dish. I reside in Vancouver where the food here is to die for. California restaurants have opened a whole new realm of food heaven for me. Washington State also. I am haunted by memories of the best cuisines in Seattle, even the simple fish and chips. I would hate to know what I am missing out on in Miami, New York, Texas... Your comment about MacDonalds is below you. You probably never set foot into North America. I am a foodie, and an excellent cook myself. I could not wait to end my European holiday back in 1975 to enjoy the best Mediterranean food at one of several fantastic, legendary Italian and Greek restaurants in Vancouver. I can imagine that since my visit, Mediterranean cuisine has elevated. Since 1975.

  • @rosevanguard
    @rosevanguard 2 роки тому

    Thank you for making and posting.

  • @MottiShneor
    @MottiShneor Рік тому +1

    One of the best lessons form Chef John. It only sounds like a recipe and discussion - but the basics are presented, the technique, and the importance of trials and tests. I really thank for that one. I'm not sure I'll prepare this anytime soon (because of the deep frying and my overweight) but The next time I need to excel in the kitchen - I'll probably go for this one. It sure looks good, and I DO BELIEVE chef John about it being that tasty too. One advice though - NEVER even dream of counting the calories in this one. Deep-fry + stir-fry + butter. Duh.

  • @rdc5470
    @rdc5470 2 роки тому +9

    Made this today. OMG..so tasty. I made it with Italian Provolone. This dish represents the best if Italian cooking that makes magic with a few good ingredients. Excellent! Thanks Chef!

  • @natashadonnelly7939
    @natashadonnelly7939 2 роки тому +3

    I made this tonight for dinner and it was fantastic. Also, it was fairly simple to put together since the deep frying was done the night before--I was truly able to make the zucchini sauce while the pasta was cooking (I was skeptical). Really glad to have another zucchini-heavy recipe in my arsenal, because they always seem to overproduce! Tnanks for the recipe!

  • @jrjt13
    @jrjt13 Рік тому

    Chef john, you just made dude happy. Thank you!

  • @hansdampf4055
    @hansdampf4055 2 роки тому +1

    I am excited! A wonderful recipe with few natural ingredients. That's how a dish should be.

  • @scgear3847
    @scgear3847 2 роки тому +6

    Your on a roll, great recipe. I saw this cooked on the show and wanted to try it so badly, you made the steps very clear and easy. Great job and love the inside tip that only a chef would catch.

  • @GinSoakedBoy
    @GinSoakedBoy 2 роки тому +13

    I've made a version of this ever since my university days (like Chef John says, it's affordable), but my personal twist is grating the zucchini and frying it in olive oil and good chunk of butter. Never let it set over night, though, so I'll def be trying this version. I have no doubts this will be even better.

    • @jucjuc314
      @jucjuc314 Рік тому +1

      Thanks for your comment! I was searching for alternative to deep frying (noone should let that ever Chef John know) and here you are, helping me out. 😄🙋

  • @LookingupforJesus396
    @LookingupforJesus396 2 роки тому +1

    Yay for the exposé! Thx Chef😍😋

  • @frankcalderon4710
    @frankcalderon4710 2 роки тому

    Nice to see you again Chef John!

  • @victoriabernuth9728
    @victoriabernuth9728 2 роки тому +8

    Just sold my farm, and will have time to cook to my heart’s content. This will be my first effort. I can’t wait as it looks so good.

    • @kirnpu
      @kirnpu 2 роки тому

      Wonderful!

  • @LearnHotEnglish
    @LearnHotEnglish 2 роки тому +11

    Thanks! So true about the deep frying. The first time I had this dish it was deep fried and delicious, but then I tried to make it myself by using other methods (simple frying, etc.) and it was never as good. I'm going to try it again now as in the video. Thanks for the inspiration! Oh, and the same dish with aubergine (egg plant) was true re the deep frying.

  • @rosiereal804
    @rosiereal804 2 роки тому +1

    I am so psyched that you made this!!!

  • @Robbie_S
    @Robbie_S 2 роки тому +2

    That looks really nice. Loving Tucci's taste in food. Thanks CJ 👍

  • @poppykok5
    @poppykok5 2 роки тому +21

    As a die hard lover of all & *everything* red sauce, I was crushed when my diagnosis of very serious chronic kidney disease came with a loooong list of foods I must avoid...You guessed it..."Tomatoes" were at the top of the list, so I can hardly wait to try this pasta recipe...The recipe sounds so tasteless & boring, but WOW...The finished dish looks so DELISH...Thanks Chef John...

    • @buckets212
      @buckets212 2 роки тому

      Do you seriously think that deep frying the zucchini and then cooking them in olive oil after that, and then adding cheese will give you a dish that will be helpful to your diseased kidneys?

    • @sth5033
      @sth5033 2 роки тому +8

      @@buckets212 do you think that you know more about her kidneys than her doctor?

    • @MarySanchez-qk3hp
      @MarySanchez-qk3hp 2 роки тому +6

      Oh Poppy, there is an entire world of ingredients out there that avoids the ingredients your kidneys can't handle! You'll see! Keep learning! People often obsess over the very ones they can't have, it's ironic! Lots of flavors compensate for the forbidden ones... lemon,, fresh herbs, spices, flavor profiles from other cultures! Put some cookbooks from your public library on Hold! Lots of Asian and south Asian cultures in particular will make you happier.

    • @poppykok5
      @poppykok5 2 роки тому +1

      Awww Mary, Thanks so much for your sweet encouragement...There's a bit of irony here...We're an Amerasian family who have lived throughout Asia, & LOVE all the native foods...I LOVE cooking, & now I'll start experimenting a lot more & having fun...
      Hugs, Debi *: )*

    • @uthrasriram9386
      @uthrasriram9386 2 роки тому +1

      You can try this for a different red sauce. Char/ roast red bell peppers over the flame, place them in a deep dish, cover with cling film to let the smoky flavor develop. Once cool, peel the skin & blitz for a beautiful sauce... the original recipe has one or two tomatoes, but the smoky flavor carries the dish beautifully... you get a red sauce with your pasta 😋 adapted from Spain on a Fork Alberto's recipe.

  • @cmenowOn
    @cmenowOn 2 роки тому +8

    I have a garden, and I’ve made zucchini sooooo many ways, EXCEPT this way!!! Looks amazing!
    Thanks Tucci and Chef John!! 💕

    • @CookingwithYarda
      @CookingwithYarda 2 роки тому +2

      I made delicious zucchini pancakes, check it out ;-)

  • @Bizz293
    @Bizz293 2 роки тому +1

    I just made this dinner without any changes - and it’s fantastic! Thank you!!

  • @Jazzylish1
    @Jazzylish1 2 роки тому

    I saw that episode and thought about making this dish. The zucchini growing in my garden will be perfect. Thanks for the reminder.

  • @chipskylark172
    @chipskylark172 2 роки тому +51

    The “Tooch” would be the greatest wrestling name ever lol

    • @poppykok5
      @poppykok5 2 роки тому +3

      ahhh Chip....LOLOL...
      ...............Along with his twin brother, the "Hooch"..... *: )*

    • @chipskylark172
      @chipskylark172 2 роки тому +4

      @@poppykok5 and their mascot“ Pooch”
      🐕🐕🐶🐶 I’m not proud of this one lol

    • @jerryleroy9187
      @jerryleroy9187 2 роки тому +4

      @@chipskylark172 And their manager. "THE GOOCH."

    • @jerryleroy9187
      @jerryleroy9187 2 роки тому +3

      And his wife "THE COOCH."

  • @tinazappulla51
    @tinazappulla51 2 роки тому +4

    I love zucchini and have been making this for years, my Mom made it often. Sometimes I just cut the zucchini in long slices and cut it up when it's done, it's easier and faster. It tastes the same, believe me😊💖Also I prefer to add garlic cloves to the olive oil (I enjoy my garlic) It really is inexpensive and delicious though 💖💖

  • @sherrierichard2848
    @sherrierichard2848 Рік тому

    Thank you! Loved your exposing the butter secret!!

  • @manavjaison
    @manavjaison 2 роки тому +1

    Tried this and have to say! What a simple yet flavourful recipe. Kudos! ✨❤

  • @rodmckenzie9089
    @rodmckenzie9089 2 роки тому +20

    That looks amazing! And I'm sure it tastes as good as it looks. But I think I would add a pinch of cayenne 😂

  • @jordanrempel8401
    @jordanrempel8401 2 роки тому +7

    This looks amazing and so easy, plus Stanley Tucci is awesome

  • @kimquinn7728
    @kimquinn7728 2 роки тому

    You know, I just finished, about a half hour ago, sautéing up thinly sliced hot sausage I baked off earlier, with mushrooms, zucc, summer sq, onion, yellow bell peppers, 1 large Anaheim, 1 wax Hungarian and 1 Cayenne pepper, and about 15 romano beans that I sliced on the diagonal into about 1" pieces. Fresh garlic and pecorino romano....the house smells great! Now, I cant wait to make this! Love you, chef. You're killing us with kindness here...keep it up!

  • @gianaseppanen
    @gianaseppanen 2 роки тому +2

    I was at that same restaurant a few years ago and had the Spaghetti ala Nerano. It was amazing and I tried to recreate it on my own! I was so excited to see the actual recipe on Stanley's show! I was even more excited to see this today! Thank you!

    • @gianaseppanen
      @gianaseppanen 2 роки тому +1

      p.s. I had mine with baby squid! It's like the most delicious popcorn!

  • @themustar601
    @themustar601 2 роки тому +8

    I love Stanley Tucci, such a crush on him! I especially love him cry-laughing at the weird menu translations on the Graham Norton show.

  • @TRG29338
    @TRG29338 2 роки тому +5

    I did this with an air fryer and the cheese I had on hand (half parm-reg and half asiago) and even so it came out incredibly good. I used a bit more basil and included the garlic and a small pinch of red pepper flakes as well. And probably a bit more butter than he showed. 8/10 pasta dish that I expect would be 10/10 if done just like the vid.

    • @cookiesncream994
      @cookiesncream994 Рік тому

      Can I ask what air fryer settings you used if you remember?

    • @TRG29338
      @TRG29338 Рік тому

      ​@@cookiesncream994 I wanna say 375F on air fry but I do remember making sure they were well coated in oil since you're simulating a deep fry. Could always try a handful and see what happens but they should come out looking like his. Dunno time I just kept checking.

    • @kayfields8321
      @kayfields8321 Рік тому

      @@TRG29338 I am also interested in any details using air fryer. thanks!

    • @susanb5058
      @susanb5058 Рік тому

      So happy to see your comment because that’s exactly what I was thinking…to try air frying and also to use Asiago. I’m glad it turned out great, now I’ll be trying it that way too, so thanks!

  • @safaap2212
    @safaap2212 2 роки тому

    This Sunday’s menu! Loved it. Tks

  • @esmith1225
    @esmith1225 2 роки тому

    What a way to kick off the weekend. Looks magical. Enjoy the weekend chef.

  • @SweetHysteria92
    @SweetHysteria92 2 роки тому +11

    Hi there! I’m not from Nerano but from a neighbor town 🤣 I do suggest to use olive oil to fry the zucchini (be careful not to burn it tho) just because it’s the same oil that’ll melt in the sauce with water. It’s my personal opinion but it’ll taste better. But great recipe! One of my favorite pasta dish ever! 💕

    • @foshhaytek5304
      @foshhaytek5304 2 роки тому

      Olive oil has a low smoke point though, so that's probably why he didn't use it

    • @TRG29338
      @TRG29338 2 роки тому

      @@foshhaytek5304 You can deep fry in olive oil just fine. Smoke point only matters if you're searing.

  • @laurie8617
    @laurie8617 Рік тому +3

    Btw what’s all the comments about Chef John’s voice? I love his voice. Seems like he has a hater who has nothing better to do then come here every few weeks and complain about his voice. Chef John has a ton of subscribers who would disagree. How many do you have? Lol.

  • @katherinelinkous6249
    @katherinelinkous6249 2 роки тому +1

    I love zucchini and have never even imagined something like this. I can't wait to try it!

  • @08Stella
    @08Stella 2 роки тому +1

    Gosh tasting is the best part! That looks sensational... Congrats on 4 MILLION, Chef John. Yauza! Whatever happened to our small 'freakishly small utensil' group... He-he. You have grown amazingly. How have you been? No more poetry and no more 'you are after all the beamy teeny Genie of your Spaghetti Zucchini'. Wow, I did it. For the first time it rhymes.. xx..

  • @algorerhyth
    @algorerhyth 2 роки тому +8

    Funniest thing was watching Stanley Tucci in some Broadway play oh yeah it was Frankie and johnnie, trying to appear natural walking around stark naked 🤣. It was a love scene but he was so self conscious it became comedy

    • @sharif3462
      @sharif3462 2 роки тому +2

      I was in the front row...imagine how weird that was!

    • @algorerhyth
      @algorerhyth 2 роки тому

      @@sharif3462 gross 😝

  • @annajoie700
    @annajoie700 2 роки тому +3

    Speaking of Stanley Tucci, I'd love to see you whip up the Faranatta Soca bread type thing that he loves, as well!! 🙌🏼

    • @baohuynh9529
      @baohuynh9529 2 роки тому +1

      ua-cam.com/video/cZZkmYTI_hg/v-deo.html

    • @annajoie700
      @annajoie700 2 роки тому

      @@baohuynh9529 Thank you!

  • @ve9157
    @ve9157 11 місяців тому +1

    I have eat the pasta alla nerano at the restaurant in the show (Lo Scoglio on the Almalfi) and this is EXACTLY what it looks like. It’s almost half pasta half zucchini. I think that’s one of the important secrets. Many of the recipes I have seen online don’t seem to use nearly enough zucchini. I am excited to try this recipe and compare to the real thing! I have high hopes. Thanks Chef John!

  • @mohamedjaber1212
    @mohamedjaber1212 Рік тому

    Made this today. Perfect! Thanks

  • @cherrypickerguitars
    @cherrypickerguitars 2 роки тому +47

    Thanks for this! I’m sitting here with 9 zucchini ready to rock! I was about to call the neighbour to share the bounty - not!

    • @marias8007
      @marias8007 2 роки тому +2

      Lol

    • @fedos
      @fedos 2 роки тому +5

      Invite the neighbor over for spaghetti tomorrow!

    • @puggirl415
      @puggirl415 2 роки тому +1

      Now you can invite your neighbor for dinner:)

  • @SuzanneBaruch
    @SuzanneBaruch 2 роки тому +17

    I'm thinking this would work with eggplant, too. Definitely going to try this!

    • @brandtl1486
      @brandtl1486 2 роки тому +7

      I have done just that. Incredible

    • @MarySanchez-qk3hp
      @MarySanchez-qk3hp 2 роки тому +3

      Yellow summer squash could stand in, too. Maybe lemon zest with it.

    • @jenniferparadise3361
      @jenniferparadise3361 2 роки тому +1

      I have a bunch of small eggplants right now so I think I’ll give it a go!

  • @debbielente4766
    @debbielente4766 2 роки тому

    thank you John, i love this, so simple,

  • @CM_Burns
    @CM_Burns 2 роки тому +8

    You are the Leonardo Bigollo Pisano of your Spaghetti alla Nerano.