Spaghetti with Zucchini and Garlic

Simple and elegant, a great way to use zucchini!

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  small zucchini or 2  medium zucchini
• 1⁄4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 4  cloves garlic, chopped
•  salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 1  lb spaghetti, cooked al dente or to taste
• 1⁄2 cup  grated parmigiano or 1⁄2 cup romano cheese
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Pile up 2 or 3 layers of paper towels on a work surface.
2. Working on the paper towels, shred zucchinis using a grater holding the zucchini at an angle.
3. Heat a large skillet over moderate heat.
4. Add extra-virgin olive oil to the pan Add chopped garlic to the oil.
5. When garlic starts sizzling in oil, add shredded zucchini.
6. Season zucchini with salt and pepper.
7. Saute shredded zucchini 7 to 10 minutes.
8. Add hot, drained pasta to the pan.
9. Toss spaghetti with zucchini and garlic oil.
10. Add a couple of handfuls of grated cheese to the pan.
11. Adjust seasoning and serve.