Linguine with Zucchini, Garlic, Black Olives, and Toasted Breadcrumbs

Summary

Yield2
Prep Time30 minutes

Description

A delicious pasta


Ingredients

  • 3 T Pine nuts, roasted
  • 4 oz Linguine
  • 2 T Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 clv Garlic, peeled
  • 1⁄2 White onion, chopped
  • 3 Zucchini, sliced crosswise
  • 3 4⁄5 oz Sliced black olives
  • 3⁄4 t Dried oregano
  • 1⁄4 t Crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1⁄4 c Breadcrumbs, toasted

Instructions

You'll also need a couple tablespoons of course salt.

1.         Fill a 10-quart stockpot with 7 quarts water and bring to a boil over high heat. Add 2 tablespoons coarse salt. Add pasta, stir until water returns to a boil, and cook pasta, according to package directions, until al dente.
 
2.         Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add oil and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until garlic is lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Add onion and zucchini and cook, stirring frequently, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add olives, oregano, and red pepper flakes; season with salt to taste.
 
3.         Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water. Add pasta to skillet and toss to combine. If pasta seems dry, add reserved cooking water 1 tablespoon at a time, tossing between each addition. Transfer pasta to a large platter, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with bread crumbs; serve immediately.

 


Notes

The bread crumbs are used in the place of grated Parmesan cheese.

 
May sub  Linguine with fusilli or pasta of choice
Have a little extra Extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
3          Cloves Garlic, peeled
Large White onion, chopped (or 2 large shallots)
Zucchini, sliced crosswise (or 2 medium-sized) or Broccoli
(3.8 oz.) Can  -  Sliced black olives