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Jan 19, 2011

PASTA WITH ZUCCHINI AND ROASTED GARLIC


Makes: 4 Servings

1 lb Rotini, Twists or Spirals, uncooked
8 medium cloves garlic, peeled
½ tsp dried thyme
½ tsp dried rosemary, crushed
2 tbsp vegetable oil
3 medium zucchini, coarsely grated (about 5-6 cups)

1. Preheat oven or toaster to 450F.
2. Lay a 12-inch square piece of foil on the counter and put the garlic on it.
3. Sprinkle the thyme and rosemary over the garlic.
4. Pour the oil over the garlic and herbs.
5. Draw up the edges of the foil and make a sealed packet.
6. Bake 20 minutes.
7. While the garlic is baking, cook pasta according to package directions.
8. Two minutes before pasta is done, add the zucchini to the pasta cooking water.
9. Cook for 2 minutes. Drain zucchini and pasta.
10. Open the foil and mash the garlic lightly with a spoon.
11. Toss with the pasta and zucchini, season with salt and pepper and serve.

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