This is one of my all time favorite pastas to make in Spring and Summer! It's tastes so fresh with all natural ingredients and it's delicious!
Lemon-Zucchini Fettuccine
2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 lemons divided
1/4 C plus three tablespoons of olive oil, divided
2 T red wine vinegar
1 T salt
2 medium zucchini
salt and pepper to taste
6 cloves garlic
8 oz fettuccine
fresh basil
fresh oregano
1 C grated parmesan cheese
prepare grill. Place chicken in a zip lock bag with the juice of one lemon, 2 T of olive oil and the red wine vinegar. Seal the bag and squish ingredients around to make sure it is incorporated and surrounding the chicken. set aside for 30 minutes.
In a large pot bring water to a boil. While waiting for water to boil, slice zucchini in half length wise. Drizzle with 1 T olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Mince garlic cloves and in small saucepan on stove, place 1/4 C olive oil and garlic cloves. Turn burner on medium heat and slowly warm, infusing oil into garlic.
When water is boiling, add pasta. Remove chicken from bag and sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper. Place the chicken and zucchini on the grill. While the chicken and zucchini are grilling and pasta is boiling, chop the herbs, prepare the cheese, and zest both lemons. Juice the one lemon that hasn't been juiced yet.
When the zucchini and chicken are done, remove from the grill. Chop up chicken and zucchini. Drain the pasta and place in a large bowl. Place the chopped chicken and zucchini on top. Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, cheese, herbs, garlic olive oil mixture. Give everything a nice toss and add a little more olive oil. Garnish with more parmesan cheese on top. Enjoy!