Last night I  went to Kings Cross to explore #LumiereLondon, the free festival that’s on this weekend.

Dresses by Tae Gon Kim #LumiereLondon Kings Cross

It was a cold, clear night but that didn’t put off the crowds.  I saw some amazing  installations and when I got back home I was cold, hungry and wanted something hot, tasty and fast to cook.

Circus of Light #LumiereLondon Kings Cross

So I decided to make one of my favourite fast food recipes – less than 15 minutes to prepare & cook.

Ingredients

• 1 courgette (zucchini), washed, topped, tailed & sliced
• 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 small garlic clove, finely chopped
• wholewheat spaghetti
•  freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• freshly grated parmesan
• freshly ground sea salt & black pepper

Method

Wholewheat Spaghetti cooking

• Heat a frying pan to medium hot
• Cook the spaghetti in a large pan of lightly salted boiling water on a rolling boil ( to instructions, I cook for 8 1/2 minutes)

Get your sear on! Courgettes Cooking

• Mix courgette slices,  olive oil, oregano, & season with salt & pepper
• Cook the slices for about 7 minutes turning half way until soft and golden brown
• Add the chopped garlic and cook for 2 minutes
• Drain the pasta, reserving a tablespoon of cooking water and add to courgette pan & mix
• Add a squeeze of lemon juice and grated parmesan, adjust season to taste

Courgette & Parmesan Spaghetti – Fast Food Fast – in less than 15 minutes!