Pasta with Zucchini and Goat Cheese

Name: Pasta with Zucchini and Goat Cheese
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces (3/4 of the box) linguine; 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

3 Ratings
3 Reviews

By Sara Quessenberry

Recipe by Real Simple

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Recipe Summary

prep:

20 mins

total:

20 mins

Yield:

Makes 4 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

12 ounces (3/4 of the box) linguine
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

Step 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. Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the zucchini, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring, until the zucchini is tender and any liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook 1 minute more. Add all but 2 tablespoons of the cheese to the pasta. Add the reserved pasta water, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Stir until creamy. Serve the pasta topped with the zucchini, lemon zest, and the remaining cheese. Tip: Fresh goat cheese is creamy and soft, which makes it ideal for incorporating into pasta dishes. Buy a log and crumble your own; the precrumbled bits sold in stores often don't melt as well, and they can be more expensive.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

455 calories; calories from fat 24%; protein 20g; carbohydrates 68g; sugars 6g; fiber 4g; fat 12g; saturated fat 6g; sodium 746mg; cholesterol 16mg.

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Marietta1

05/22/2010

I really liked this. Was pretty quick to make. Be careful not to use too much pasta, it will dilute the flavors. My husband liked it but said it needed a little more flavor, but he is a huge meat eater. I would make it again. Probably not for company though. I served with an arugala/pistachio nut salad.

Saraliza

01/23/2010

We have made this many times. It's a fast, easy family-pleasing favorite. Great with a green salad and a glass of Sauvignon Blanc. Sometimes I make it with feta cheese instead of goat cheese.

MamaSays

07/28/2009

Quick. Simple. Delicious. Followed the recipe as written; did add some diced fresh tomatoes just before serving. The lemon zest shows thru the next day - yummy leftovers. Made this for a light family summer dinner; served with a green salad and fruit salad for dessert.

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Pasta with Zucchini and Goat Cheese

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