Step 1

For the Zucchini

Step 2

Heat a large cast iron frying pan with a ¼ inch of canola oil; add the zucchini slices and fry until golden. Do not over crowd the pan. Place the slices on a plate prepared with a paper towel to absorb the excess oil.

Step 3

For the Pumpkin Flowers

Step 4

Rinse the flowers with cold water in a colander. Gently pat the flowers dry.

Step 5

Place the flour in a shallow bowl; in another shallow bowl beat the egg with a splash of water. Dip the flowers first in the flour; then the egg-wash and again in the flour.

Step 6

Heat the frying pan with a ¼ inch of canola oil and place the prepared flowers in the heated oil. Do not over crowd the pan. Fry until slightly golden; then place the flowers on a plate prepared with a paper towel.

Step 7

Wipe any crumbs from the frying pan. Heat a frying pan with two or three tablespoons of olive oil.

Step 8

Add the tomatoes, garlic and lemon slices. Sauté the tomatoes on a medium heat until the tomatoes are soft and a sauce like consistency; add the seasonings to taste and the fresh basil.

Step 9

Prepare the pasta as the sauce cooks.

Step 10

Place the pasta in the sauce and toss.

Step 11

Plate the pasta; garnish with the fried zucchini and the fried flowers. Finish the dish with dashes of red pepper flakes; a drizzle of olive oil and fresh Romano cheese shavings.