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08/08/2011 National Zucchini Day Rotini with Cheesy Zucchini

Source of Recipe

Daily Green


Recipe Introduction

Experienced gardeners know that Zucchini is one of the most prolific plants in the entire gardening world. A single plant produces a seemingly endless supply of Zucchini. A small row of zucchini has the potential to end world hunger. By the time August arrives, gardeners are reaping far more zucchini than they can possibly use. They use it daily in an untold number of recipes, from soups and stews, to breads and dips. Still, the fruit matures on the vine faster than anyone can even pick it. Zucchini growers become desperate, as they try to give zucchini away to family, friends and everyone they encounter. By August, even non-gardeners have had enough. Everyone avoids you, with your arms laden with giveaway fruit. Desperate times calls for desperate measure. It's time to sneak over, under the cover of darkness, to your neighbor’s porch, and unload some zucchini. Today is that day. This may solve your problem for today. But, what will you do with the harvest tomorrow!?! Source is Holiday Insights

List of Ingredients

ROD RECIPES 08/08/2011 National Zucchini Day Rotini with Cheesy Zucchini



Rotini with Cheesy Zucchini


7 ounces rotini pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, chopped
4 1/2 cups small zucchini, sliced
Salt and black pepper to taste
2/3 cup ricotta/soy cheese, crumbled
1 handful basil, chopped


Recipe



Cook the pasta in plenty of boiling water with a little salt and oil.
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a heavy-based pan and very gently fry the garlic until soft (don't let it brown).
Add the zucchini and gently stir-fry for 4-5 minutes. Season and set aside.
Drain the pasta and mix with the zucchini. Add the cheese, check the seasoning, garnish with basil, and serve immediately.