quick and easy meals for 1 or 2

zucchini, pasta and ricotta cheese

This also works good with some chicken or shrimp in it.

2 med. zucchini peeled and sliced
2 2 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tbsp. olive oil
salt and pepper
Red pepper flakes (Optional)
1/4 Cup white wine
1/2 pound pasta
1/3 Cup ricotta cheese
1 tbsp. butter
2 tbsp. Cup coarsely chopped fresh basil or 1 tbsp. dried


Cook the pasta in boiling, salted water. When al dente, drain, removing a cup of the water for the sauce.

While the pasta is cooking heat the olive oil in a saucepan, and once it is hot add the zucchini. Cook, stirring frequently over medium heat for about 8 minutes, or until the zucchini has softened and is turning a little brown. Add the garlic, and cook another couple of minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Add the wine, and cook until reduced by half.

Return the pasta to the pot with the zucchini mixture and stir to combine over medium heat. Add the butter and ricotta cheese and mix well. Add a little of the pasta water, and stir until the sauce is well mixed. Stir in the chopped basil and

SERVE IT UP!! With some crusty Italian bread, some grated parmesan cheese and the rest of that white wine!!