Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 12 ounces zucchini, thinly sliced rind of 1 lemon, pared with a zester or grated juice of 1/2 lemon 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley salt and freshly ground black pepper Directions:While the pasta is cooking, heat the oil in a large saucepan, then put in the zucchini, stir, cover, and let cook gently until just tender. Look at the zucchini after 5 minutes - they may need a bit longer. Remove from the heat and add the lemon rind and juice, the parsley, and salt and pepper to taste. Drain the pasta and return it to the still-warm saucepan. Add the zucchini and lemon mixture to the pasta, along with the chopped parsley, and mix. Check the seasoning, and serve. |