Penne With Pancettaand Vegetables Topped with Goat Cheese


Course : Italian
Source:
Serves: 2
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Ingredients:


1/4 cup olive oil

1 medium red onion -- minced

6 ounces pancetta -- diced

1 small zucchini -- halved lengthwise cut crosswise into 1/4-inch thick slices

1 teaspoon salt and pepper

1 pint cherry tomatoes -- halved

1 tablespoon minced garlic

1/2 pound penne -- cooked and drained

4 ounces goat cheese

2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
 

Preparation / Directions:


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


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