Pasta With Zucchini And Goat Cheese - cooking recipe

Ingredients

12 ounces linguine
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 lb zucchini, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, chopped
5 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
2 teaspoons lemon zest
salt & pepper

Preparation

Cook pasta according to package instructions; reserve 1 C cooking water, drain and return to pot.
Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add zucchini, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper and cook, stirring frequently, until zucchini is tender and liquid is evaporated (about 5 min.).
Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute more.
Add all but 2 T of the goat cheese to the pasta. Add reserved pasta water, 3/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Stir until creamy.
Serve pasta topped with zucchini, lemon zest, and remaining goat cheese.