Penne With Zucchini and Ricotta

This is one of my all time favorites and it is super easy. I love zucchini and pasta dishes. Combined, it is fantastic. I will usually throw in some extra veggies; mushrooms, red peppers, onions, - whatever I have in my fridge that would be yummy.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 4  teaspoons olive oil
• 1  minced garlic clove
• 1  lb zucchini, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 3⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 8  ounces penne pasta
• 1⁄2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
• 1⁄4 cup parmesan cheese
• 2  teaspoons dried marjoram

Directions

1. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil and garlic on medium 2 minutes, or until garlic is golden.
2. Add zucchini, salt and pepper.
3. Cook over medium heat 6-7 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions, al dente.
5. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water.
6. Add penne and reserved cooking water to skillet.
7. Add ricotta and Parmesan cheeses and marjoram.
8. Toss ingredients in skillet 3 minutes over medium heat, or until sauce thickens.