1 (1/2-pound) zucchini, scrubbed and thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon dried orégano
1-1/4 cups elbow macaroni
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Salt to taste
Recipe
1. In a skillet, cook the onion in the oil over moderate heat, stirring, for 5 minutes. Add the sausage and cook over medium-high heat, breaking it up, until it is cooked through.
2. Add the mushrooms, zucchini and orégano and cook the mixture, stirring, until the vegetables are tender.
3. Meanwhile, in a kettle of boiling salted water, boil the macaroni until it is al dente, drain well. Transfer the macaroni to a bowl and add the sausage mixture, Parmesan and salt. Toss the mixture well.