I got this delicious recipe out of the Food Network magazine. I love pasta with lemon so this was a hit!
INGREDIENTS
2 large zucchini, coarsely gratedSalt
12 ounces lasagna noodles (not no-boil), broken up
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
Freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 small bunch chives, chopped
INSTRUCTIONS
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Meanwhile, toss the zucchini with 1/2 teaspoon salt in a colander set
over a large bowl. Let stand 10 minutes, then gently squeeze out the
excess moisture. Add the pasta to the boiling water and stir vigorously to prevent
it from sticking. Cook until al dente, about 12 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup
of the cooking water, then drain the pasta.
Meanwhile, heat the butter in a large skillet over medium-high
heat. Add the cherry tomatoes and cook until blistered and slightly
softened, about 4 minutes. Stir in the zucchini and lemon zest and cook,
lightly crushing the tomatoes with a wooden spoon, until the zucchini
is crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Transfer the zucchini-tomato mixture to a large bowl. Add the pasta
and cheese and toss. Stir in half of the chives and about 1/4 cup of
the reserved cooking water, adding more to loosen, if needed. Season
with salt and pepper. Divide among bowls and top with more cheese and
the remaining chives.
Yield: Serves 4
Variation: I used whole wheat penne pasta instead of lasagna noodles. I served it with a side salad of arugula,sliced strawberries, almonds, crumbled Gorgonzola cheese and a cranberry balsamic vinaigrette.
Wine Pairing: Valpolicella
Wine Pairing: Valpolicella