Bow Tie Pasta With Zucchini, Tomato and Basil

sugarpea's Note:

This meatless dish is fast, easy, healthy and very tasty. A great work night meal.

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 10 ounces bow tie pasta
• 2 small zucchini , scrubbed, quartered lengthwise and sliced thinly crosswise
• salt and pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 ounces soft mild goat cheese , cut or crumbled into pieces
• 1 large tomato , peeled, seeded and diced
• ¼ cup fresh basil , chopped

Directions:

1. Boil pasta in salted water until al dente; drain reserving 1/2 cup cooking water.
2. Saute zucchini in hot oil over medium heat until golden around edges; add salt and pepper to taste; add pasta and saute for 3 minutes.
3. Remove skillet from heat; stir in cheese and enough of the reserved cooking water to make a sauce; add tomato and basil; adjust seasoning and serve immediately.

Reviews

[llangrove]

Very good! I didn't change a thing! Thanks, Sugarpea!

[Chef #371192]

Thanks for sharing this recipe! My daughter absolutely loved it too and she can be a bit fussy sometimes. We added onions and garlic too and used a mature cheese.

[Chef Zephyr]

Used Gorgonzola and dried basil (because our basil didn't produce). Spouse says this is a keeper. Great way to use summer produce!