Creamy Zucchini Pasta

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• One large yellow zucchini (summer squash), about 300-400g
• Approximately 2-3 tablespoons of salt (used to extract water from zucchini)
• 1 tablespoon of cooking oil or olive oil (for sautéing zucchini)
• 1 tablespoon of cooking oil or butter (for sautéing onions)
• One small onion or a few shallots, finely chopped
• 1-2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour (maida)
• About 1 to 1.5 cups of milk or light cream
• A pinch of salt (for the sauce)
• A few cracks of black pepper
• About ½ cup of grated yellow cheese (such as cheddar or a blend)
• A small amount of grated Parmesan cheese
• One fresh basil or mint leaf

1. 1Prepare the yellow zucchini by using a julienne peeler to create long, thin, spaghetti-like strips.
2. 2Place the zucchini strips into a bowl and generously sprinkle with salt to draw out excess moisture.
3. 3Manually squeeze the salted zucchini strips over the bowl to drain a significant amount of clear liquid.
4. 4Lightly sauté the squeezed zucchini strips in a pan with a small amount of oil for a few minutes until they are slightly tender.
5. 5In a separate small saucepan, sauté finely chopped onions or shallots in oil or butter until they become translucent.
6. 6Add all-purpose flour to the sautéed onions to create a roux, cooking it for about a minute to remove the raw flour taste.
7. 7Gradually pour milk or cream into the roux while continuously whisking to ensure a smooth, lump-free béchamel sauce, then bring to a gentle simmer and thicken.
8. 8Add a pinch of salt and a few cracks of black pepper to season the béchamel sauce.
9. 9Stir a generous quantity of grated yellow cheese into the béchamel sauce until it melts, making the sauce rich and cheesy.
10. 10Add the previously sautéed zucchini strips to the cheesy béchamel sauce and toss thoroughly with tongs, ensuring all the "noodles" are well coated.
11. 11Serve a generous portion of the creamy zucchini pasta into a bowl, garnished with a sprinkle of white grated Parmesan cheese and a small fresh green leaf.

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