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Slice the prosciutto into thin strips and add into the pasta in the final toss. 2 lbs zucchini, sliced 1 tsp kosher salt, divided 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 pound bucatini 1 cup pasta cooking water 2 tbsp unsalted butter 1/2 tsp black pepper 1/3 cup grated pecorino Romano cheese 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese fresh basil leaves, chiffonade Place a bowl underneath a colander. Add the zucchini slices into the colander and toss with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Let sit for 30 minutes. Remove the zucchini from the colander and pat dry. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet. Warm over medium heat. Place a quarter of the zucchini, in an even layer, into the oil. Cook for 5 minutes. Push the zucchini to the sides of the skillet. Continue this process until all zucchini have cooked. While the zucchini cooks, boil the bucatini until al dente, about 9 minutes. Remove 1 cup of pasta water and set aside. Strain the pasta. Add 1/4 cup of pasta water, butter, pepper and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt to the zucchini. Stir to combine. Add the pecorino and parmesan and stir to thoroughly combine. If the sauce looks thick, add 1/4 cup more pasta water. Toss the pasta with the zucchini and cheese. 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