Penne with Zucchini and Ricotta

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Source: Arkansas Democrat Gazette- Susan Nicholson

Serves 6 people

Categories: Pasta- Pasta Sauce- Pizza- Flatbread

Ingredients

  • 4 tsp. olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 lb. zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced thin
  • 3/4 tsp. coarse salt
  • 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
  • 8 oz. multigrain penne pasta
  • 1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 tsp. dried marjoram

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, heat oil and garlic on medium for 2 minutes or until garlic is golden. Add zucchini, salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat 8 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water. Add penne and reserved cooking water to skillet. Add ricotta and parmesan cheeses and marjoram. Toss ingredients in skillet for 3 minutes over medium heat, or until sauce thickens, and serve.

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