Pici with Summer Squashes and tarragon

By á-2799

Ingredients

• 1/2 onion finely chopped
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 squashes (zucchini) sliced
• 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• salt and pepper
• 1 c dry white wine
• 1/3 c ouzo
• 3/4 c heavy cream
• 1 lb pici (long thin pasta)
• 1 c cooking water
• 1 tbsp coarsely chopped fresh tarragon

Details

Servings 8

Preparation

Step 1

Cook pasta, meanwhile

Cook onion in 2 tbsp oil in skillet over medium heat, stirring, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add remaining tbsp oil, the squashes and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
Add wine and ouzo. Bring to a simmer. Cook for 2 minutes. Add cream; toss to coat. Add pasta, reserved cooking water and tarragon, gently toss.