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Pasta with Zucchini and Oregano

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    30 minutes

  • Yield

    4 Servings

Ingredients

1

pound campanelle (trumpet-shaped pasta) or orecchiette (little ear-shaped pasta)

6

tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

2

pounds zucchini, trimmed, cut into 1/3-inch-thick slices

6

garlic cloves, chopped

2

tablespoons chopped fresh oregano

1

/2 cup grated pecorino cheese, plus additional for sprinkling

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid. Return pasta to pot.

    Step 2

    Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over high heat. Add zucchini; sauté until tender and beginning to brown, about 8 minutes. Mix in garlic and oregano; remove from heat.

    Step 3

    Add zucchini mixture to pasta, adding reserved pasta cooking liquid by 1/4 cupfuls as needed to moisten. Add 1/2 cup cheese; stir until melted. Transfer to large bowl. Serve, passing additional cheese for sprinkling.