Pasta With Zucchini and Goat Cheese

Serves 4
Hands-On Time: 20m 
Total Time: 20m

Ingredients

* 12 ounces linguine (3/4 box)
* 1 tablespoon olive oil
* 1 pound zucchini, sliced into thin half-moons
* kosher salt and pepper
* 1 clove garlic, chopped
* 5 ounces fresh goat cheese, crumbled
* 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest





Directions

1. Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Reserve 1 cup of the cooking water, drain the pasta, and return it to the pot.

2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the zucchini, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper.

3. Cook, stirring, until the zucchini is tender and any liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes.
4. Stir in the garlic and cook 1 minute more.

5. Add all but 2 tablespoons of the cheese to the pasta. Add the reserved cooking water, ¾ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Stir until creamy.

6. Serve the pasta topped with the zucchini, lemon zest, and remaining 2 tablespoons chees