Penne and Zucchini with Lime and Herbs

Pasta Dish

Category: Side Dish

Cuisine: not set

Ready in 30 minutes
by andysarah

Ingredients

Salt and pepper

1 lbs penne pasta

2 Zucchini

EVOO

1 Fresno chile pepper Finly chopped

4 Cloves Garlic Chopped

2 Limes Juiced

2 tbsp Butter

1/2 Cup Flat leaf parsely Chopped

1/4 Cup fresh mint Chopped

1/4 Cup Fresh basil Chopped

1 Cup Pace Salsaecorino-romano Cheese Grated

1/2 Cup Pistachio Nuts toasted


Directions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt it, add pasta and cook until al dente. Save 1 cup pasta water and Drain the rest. While pasta is cooking, halve zucchini out the seeds. Thinly slice into 1/4 inch by 2 inch matchsticks. In a large skillet, heat the EVOO (about 3 tbsp), over medium heat. Stir in chile and garlic for a minute. Add the zucchini, season with salt and pepper and cook until tender, about 8-10 minutes. Add the lime juice ti zucchini and stir in the butter tomelt. Add pasta, parsely, mint, basil,a handful of cheese, and pasta water. Toss for 1 to 2 minutes. Top with cheese and nuts.

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