Zucchini with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Total preparation time includes the 20 minute soaking time for the tomatoes. This comes from The Encyclopedia of Italian Dishes and absolutely wonderful. I planted zucchini this year in the garden and it's so plentiful, I have to come up with different ways to prepare it.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 10  sun-dried tomatoes, drained if packed in oil
• 3⁄4 cup warm water
• 5  tablespoons olive oil
• 1  onion, large and finely sliced
• 2  cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 2  lbs zucchini, cut into thin strips
•  salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Slice the tomatoes into thin strips.
2. Place in a bowl with warm water.
3. Allow to stand 20 minutes.
4. In a large frying pan, heat the oil and stir in the onion.
5. Cook over low to moderate heat until it softens but does not brown.
6. Stir in the garlic& zucchini.
7. Cook for about 5 minutes.
8. Stir in the tomatoes and their soaking liquid.
9. Season with salt& pepper.
10. Raise heat slightly and cook until the zucchini is just tender.
11. Serve hot or cold.