Ingredients
- Kosher salt
- 10 ounces gemelli or cavatelli pasta
- 1 medium zucchini
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
- 2 medium tomatoes, cut into chunks
- 1/4 pound thinly sliced Black Forest ham, cut into strips
- Freshly ground pepper
- 1/3 cup crumbled goat or feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 6 fresh mint leaves, torn
Directions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs. Drain, reserving 1 cup cooking water.
Trim the zucchini, then coarsely grate into a colander set in the sink. Toss the zucchini with 1/4 teaspoon salt and let sit 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic, red pepper flakes and 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring, until the garlic is golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cook until slightly softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Squeeze any excess moisture from the zucchini, then add to the skillet. Add the pasta, ham and the reserved cooking water and toss until warmed through, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat and fold in the cheese, parsley and mint.
Per serving: Calories 447; Fat 16 g (Saturated 4 g); Cholesterol 22 mg; Sodium 578 mg; Carbohydrate 60 g; Fiber 3 g; Protein 17 g
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By sherri1976_7023466
Grand Ledge, MI
on September 14, 2011
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This is fantastic!! Very easy to make. I use goat cheese. We have it about twice a month for dinner. Even my 19 month old son loves it! Definitely give this one a try!
By raneuman_7513578
Plainview, NY
on August 31, 2011
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Easy to put together recipe without many ingredients. Tasty, although seems to be missing something. I LOVE goat cheese, so although I crumbled it in, I made sure to toss the pasta in order to coat it with goat cheese deliciousness! I think maybe it needs a bit more heat...will maybe add another garlic clove and/or an additional pinch of red pepper flakes next time. Otherwise, it was yummy!
By phlawles1025
Montclair, 70
on July 18, 2011
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Delicious. Used Ricotta Salata cause I did not have goat or Feta. a real hit!
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