PASTA WITH ZUCCHINI AND GOAT CHEESE

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Knowing that one can never have too many zucchini recipes, I wrote this down on a piece of scrap paper in the waiting room at a doctor's office. It's super tasty and simple, perfect for a weeknight. The goat cheese makes a creamy sauce for the linguine, and complements the flavor of the sauteed squash nicely. In addition to the lemon zest, I recommend adding some thinly sliced fresh basil when serving. From Real Simple (June 08).

Provided by chiclet

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 ounces linguine
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 lb zucchini, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, chopped
5 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
2 teaspoons lemon zest
salt & pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package instructions; reserve 1 C cooking water, drain and return to pot.
  • Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add zucchini, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper and cook, stirring frequently, until zucchini is tender and liquid is evaporated (about 5 min.).
  • Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute more.
  • Add all but 2 T of the goat cheese to the pasta. Add reserved pasta water, 3/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Stir until creamy.
  • Serve pasta topped with zucchini, lemon zest, and remaining goat cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 496.9, Fat 15.5, SaturatedFat 8.1, Cholesterol 28, Sodium 198.5, Carbohydrate 69.2, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 4.4, Protein 20.3

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