Bumper Crop Penne Food

ONE-POT PENNE WITH ZUCCHINI AND PARMESAN

Steps:

• Shred zucchini on the large holes of a box grater. (You should have about 4 cups.) Toss with 1/2 teaspoon salt in a colander set over a bowl. Let stand 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cook pasta in a pot of generously salted boiling water until al dente. Drain pasta directly over zucchini in colander set in sink. Transfer both to pot; toss with olive oil, Parmesan, garlic, and red-pepper flakes. Season with coarse salt and freshly ground pepper. Serve, dressed with more oil and cheese.

BUMPER-CROP PENNE

Steps:

• In a saute pan over medium heat, warm the garlic in the olive oil until the garlic is golden, and then remove garlic and discard. Add the chili and onion and cook until soft. Add the prosciutto and the zucchini, partly cover the pan and cook until barely soft, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, stir, cover the pan and remove from heat.
• Boil the penne in plenty of well-salted water until tender, and drain. While the pasta is cooking, add the butter, parsley, basil, salt and pepper to the zucchini sauce and stir well. Place the sauce in a large pasta bowl. Add the penne and toss. Add the pecorino cheese and additional salt and pepper to taste and serve.