Pasta and zucchini with pepper and parmesan 

Pasta with zucchini and cream cheese is a very quick and very inviting first course. It is an ideal recipe especially in summer or autumn, when zucchini are tasty and rich in vitamins. It is a very simple recipe and is ready in 5 minutes, while the pasta water is boiling. You can use the pasta shape you like best, however, a short pasta shape is better.

INGREDIENTS

180 g pasta

2  Medium zucchini

1 garlic clove

2-3 basil leaves

2 tablespoons of cream cheese

1 tablespoon of grated parmesan cheese

extra virgin olive oil

salt and pepper

PREPARATION

Wash the courgettes and grate them with the special grater with large holes. In a frying pan, brown the garlic with 3 tablespoons of oil. Remove the garlic and add the grated zucchini, a little salt, the basil and cook over medium heat for about 7-8 minutes. Once cooked, add the two-three tablespoons of cream cheese and mix everything together. Turn off the heat and let the dressing sit. Drain the pasta and add it to the zucchini mixture, add a good spoonful of grated parmesan cheese, a pinch of pepper and stir gently. Serve and eat immediately!