Recipes Fettuccine with Cucumbers and Mint Be the first to rate & review! Fast Weekday Pastas By George Germon George Germon The essential destination for paper-thin pizzas. Killeen and Germon's kingdom has grown, but it hasn't spread too thin. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines and Johanne Killeen Johanne Killeen The essential destination for paper-thin pizzas. Killeen and Germon's kingdom has grown, but it hasn't spread too thin. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Updated on March 28, 2015 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Yield: 2 Ingredients 3 kirby cucumbers (about 1 pound) 3 tablespoons unsalted butter Kosher salt 1/2 pound imported dried fettuccine, tagliatelle, or spaghettini 1/2 cup loosely packed shredded fresh mint Directions Fill a stockpot with 6 quarts of water, cover, and bring to a boil. Peel the cucumbers and halve them lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds. Slice the cucumbers crosswise 1/4 inch thick. In a large skillet, combine the butter, cucumbers, and 1 teaspoon salt. Cook over moderately high heat, tossing frequently, until the cucumbers are tender but still slightly crisp, about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, add 3 1/2 tablespoons salt to the boiling water and add the fettuccine. Cover partially until the water just returns to a boil, then uncover, stir the pasta, and cook until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water. Add the fettuccine to the cucumbers and toss over moderate heat to coat the strands with butter. Add some of the pasta water, 1 tablespoon at a time, to moisten if necessary. Remove from the heat, add the mint and toss. Serve immediately. Suggested Pairing A lovely Pinot Bianco or a Mül;ller-Thurgau from Italy would complement this delicate dish. Rate it Print