Penne with Herbed Zucchini and Goat Cheese

Penne with Herbed Zucchini and Goat Cheese

Info

Rating
Calories
506.0
Protein
20.0
Sodium
160.0
Fat
15.0

Description

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Ingredients

6 ounces penne or other tubular pasta
3 medium zucchini
1 large garlic clove
2 teaspoons mixed fresh herbs such as rosemary, thyme, oregano, and marjoram leaves
2 ounces (1/4 cup) soft mild goat cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

  1. Fill a 4-quart kettle three-fourths full with salted water and bring water to a boil for pasta.
  2. Halve zucchini lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Thinly slice garlic lengthwise and finely chop herbs. Crumble goat cheese.
  3. In a heavy skillet heat oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and sauté zucchini, stirring, until browned and just tender. Stir in garlic and herbs and sauté, stirring, 1 minute.
  4. Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente and reserve 1 cup cooking water. Drain pasta in a colander and in a bowl toss with zucchini mixture, cheese, 1/4 cup reserved cooking water, and salt and pepper to taste, adding additional reserved cooking water if necessary.