Penne With Pancetta, Zucchini, Tomatoes & Goat Cheese

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/2 red onion, minced
• 6 ounces pancetta, diced
• 1 small zucchini, halved lengthwise cut crosswise into 1/4-inch thick slices
• salt and pepper
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1/2 lb penne, cooked and drained
• 1/2 cup goat cheese
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil

Recipe

• 1 in a large skillet set over moderate heat cook the onion in the olive oil, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes, or until softened.
• 2 add the pancetta and cook the mixture, stirring, for 2 minutes.
• 3 add the zucchini and salt and pepper to taste and cook the mixture, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes more.
• 4 add the cherry tomatoes and cook, stirring, 2 minutes, or just until heated through.
• 5 in a large bowl combine the pasta with the pancetta mixture, the goat cheese and the basil.
• 6 transfer to a serving plate and garnish with a sprig of fresh basil.