Zucchini and Trottole Pasta

Submitted by Karen E.

"This is an easy, yet very flavorful, pasta dish. You can serve it as written as a side dish, or add ground beef or your favorite Italian sausage to make it a main dish."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Yields: 4 cups
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 16 ounces trottole pasta
• 4 large garlic cloves, crushed
• 2 small zucchini, cut lengthwise and sliced into 1/4 inch slices
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 (24 ounce) jar pasta sauce

directions

1. Cook pasta in 5 quarts of boiling water until al dente (8 to 10 minutes), then drain. Set aside.
2. Using a large frying pan over medium heat, sauté the garlic and zucchini in olive oil for 3 to 4 minutes. Add pasta sauce; simmer over low heat for 2 to 3 minutes.
3. Add cooked pasta directly to pan and simmer until heated through. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and serve immediately. Refrigerate any leftovers.