Creamy Pasta with Zucchini and Speck

Method

1. Heat olive oil in a pan and brown the speck cut into small pieces.
2. Add chopped onion and sauté until golden.
3. Slice the zucchini into rounds; if large, cut the rounds in half.
4. Add the zucchini to the pan and sauté briefly for a few minutes.
5. Add a ladle of water, salt, cover, and cook over medium heat until the zucchini are soft.
6. Cook the pasta al dente in salted boiling water.
7. Transfer the pasta to the pan with some pasta cooking water and finish cooking, stirring and adding more water if needed.
8. Season with pepper, add a drizzle of raw olive oil and torn basil leaves.
9. Turn off the heat and let the pasta rest briefly, tossing the pan.
10. Add grated Parmesan cheese and a splash of pasta water if needed; emulsify by tossing vigorously.
11. Plate the pasta and garnish with julienned zucchini flowers and a final sprinkle of pepper.