Rigatoni and Zucchini with Romano Cheese

While vacationing in Italy we had the pleasure of tasting this wonderful, easy to prepare pasta dish. It is a meatless dish that is perfect for lunch or dinner. When making simple recipes as this one, it is important to have fresh ingredients which will provide an optimum taste. I hope you enjoy this simple dish.

Ingredients:

1 small zucchini sliced

250 g Barilla Rigatoni

1/2 diced red onion

2 tbsp Bertolli Olive oil

2-3 basil leaves

1/2 cup grated Tre Stelle Romano Cheese

Salt and pepper to taste

Method:

Heat olive oil and cook onion until golden.  Add zucchini, salt and pepper, cook until zucchini is softened and has a bit of color. Add basil leaves, stir and remove from heat.

In the meantime, cook rigatoni in salted water as per package. Drain and add zucchini mixture, 1/2 of the cheese and a little more pepper. Plate and sprinkle remaining cheese over top.

Serves 2

Buon Appetito!