TW's zucchini and Bow Ties

Name: TW''s zucchini and Bow Ties Recipe
Yield: 8
Ingredients: Coarse Salt; 1 pound bow tie pasta; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (EVOO); 6 garlic cloves minced; 2 medium zucchini cut into matchsticks; coarse black pepper; 1 cup grated parmigiana-reggiano cheese (or romano); 1 cup fresh basil leaves torn or shredded (about 20 leaves).

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Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

Coarse Salt1 pound bow tie pasta1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)6 garlic cloves, minced2 medium zucchini, cut into matchstickscoarse black pepper1 cup grated parmigiana-reggiano cheese (or romano)1 cup fresh basil leaves, torn or shredded (about 20 leaves).

Directions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt it. Cook the bow ties al dente. ***Heads up: you will need a couple of ladles full of pasta water later on!!
HEat a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Add the EVOO and the garlic. Cook for 2 minutes, then add the zucchini. Cook gently for 8 to 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and add a couple of ladles of pasta water. Drain the pasta and add to the zucchini. Toss for 2 minutes, until the liquids are absorbed. Serve with the basil leaves on top.

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MISSWATKINS.

Servings Per Recipe: 8

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