Penne with zucchini and pine nuts

A quick and easy pasta that is made almost weekly at out house. It is light and flavoursome.

Ingredients

• 2 small zucchini
• 1 tablespoon pine nuts
• 2 cloves of garlic
• olive oil
• salt
• pepper
• parmesan cheese
• 400g penne pasta

Method:

1. Heat water for pasta in large saucepan.
2. Slice zucchini into small chunks and apply salt
3. Add pasta when water is at a rolling boil.
4. Cook pasta for 12 minutes.
5. While pasta is cooking heat saucepan on a medium heat
6. Add a  small amount of olive oil  and when hot;
7. Add pine nuts and sauté until slightly coloured.
8. Add garlic cloves crushed or sliced
9. Add zucchini and cook for five minutes
10. Test seasoning and add pepper and salt if desired.
11. Drain pasta and add to zucchini and pine nuts
12. Add shaved or grated cheese
13. Garnish with parsley, basil, or coriander
14. Serve immediately