Instructions: Place the courgettes in a colander and sprinkle with salt to draw out the excess water. Leave for 30 minutes, then rinse with cold water.

Head the oil in a large frying pan and saute the garlic. Add the cayenne pepper and courgettes, and saute for a further 5 minutes. Meanwhile, boil the pasta until al dente (in other words, still has a little firmness).

Drain well.

Tip the pasta into the frying pan, mix well, season and sprinkle with parmesan. Serve hot or cold.

Pasta settles the stomach, so it is a particularly good thing to eat for indigestion sufferers, or for those who are pregnant or nauseous and just want something simple and comforting.

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