Penne With Zucchini and Ricotta

Name: Penne With Zucchini and Ricotta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 teaspoons olive oil; 1 minced garlic clove; 1 lb zucchini, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 3/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 8 ounces penne pasta; 1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese; 1/4 cup parmesan cheese; 2 teaspoons dried marjoram

Submitted by Chef Kymba

"This is one of my all time favorites and it is super easy. I love zucchini and pasta dishes. Combined, it is fantastic. I will usually throw in some extra veggies; mushrooms, red peppers, onions, - whatever I have in my fridge that would be yummy."

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Ready In:: 30mins
Ingredients:: 9
Serves:: 6

ingredients

4 teaspoons olive oil
1 minced garlic clove
1 lb zucchini, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
³⁄₄ teaspoon salt
³⁄₄ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
8 ounces penne pasta
¹⁄₂ cup part-skim ricotta cheese
¹⁄₄ cup parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons dried marjoram

directions

In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil and garlic on medium 2 minutes, or until garlic is golden.
Add zucchini, salt and pepper.
Cook over medium heat 6-7 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions, al dente.
Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water.
Add penne and reserved cooking water to skillet.
Add ricotta and Parmesan cheeses and marjoram.
Toss ingredients in skillet 3 minutes over medium heat, or until sauce thickens.