... Linguine with Zucchini

How can you not want to make a recipe with a rhyming name?  I mean, come on, it just sounds fun.  And when it looks like this, it's even better.

Linguine with Zucchini and Goat Cheese
serves 4

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

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

Meanwhile, heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat.  Add the zucchini, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.

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 into the pasta.  Add the reserved cooking water, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.  Stir until creamy.

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

Taylor's Notes:
I tried one reviewers recommendation of using Laughing Cow cheese instead of the goat cheese.  I know, I'm shocked, too, but this girl needs to watch her waistline and she's not too interested in seeing it expand.  And thanks to that review, I don't have to... at least with this recipe.


Enjoy!