This is my favorite comfort dish. It's simple, wholesome, and delicious. Zucchini is a versatile vegetable that makes an excellent sauce for the macaroni, and topped with pecorino romano cheese, the dish has a great nutty flavor.
Zucchini Macaroni
16 oz. macaroni, cooked al dente
1 large zucchini
salt and black pepper
1 cup pecorino romano cheese, grated
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
5 cloves garlic, chopped finely
Cut zucchini into large pieces, and then shred in a food processor. Next, in frying pan, saute garlic in olive oil until tender. Then, add zucchini and cook for 15 minutes, or until properly cooked. Add salt and black pepper. Toss in macaroni, and top with parmesan cheese. Mix, and serve.
Serves approximately 5.
