Pasta With Zucchini And Goat Cheese

• 12 ounces linguine
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 lb zucchini, thinly sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 5 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
• 2 teaspoons lemon zest
• salt & pepper

1. Cook pasta according to package instructions; reserve 1 C cooking water, drain and return to pot.
2. Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add zucchini, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper and cook, stirring frequently, until zucchini is tender and liquid is evaporated (about 5 min.).
3. Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute more.
4. Add all but 2 T of the goat cheese to the pasta. Add reserved pasta water, 3/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Stir until creamy.
5. Serve pasta topped with zucchini, lemon zest, and remaining goat cheese.

linguine, extra virgin olive oil, zucchini, garlic, goat cheese, lemon zest, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/pasta-with-zucchini-and-goat-cheese-313359 (may not work)