Marinated Zucchini with Bow Ties

• 1/3 cup plus 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 pounds zucchini (about 4), cut in half lengthwise and then cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices
• 2 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 3/4 pound plum tomatoes (about 6), seeded and diced
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
• 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon wine vinegar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh-ground black pepper
• 1 pound bow ties

1. In a large frying pan, heat 3 tablespoons of the oil over moderate heat.
2. Add the garlic, zucchini, and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt.
3. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes.
4. Transfer the zucchini to a large stainless-steel, glass, or ceramic bowl and stir in the tomatoes, basil, vinegar, the remaining 2 teaspoons salt, and the pepper.
5. In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the bow ties until just done, about 15 minutes.
6. Drain the pasta and toss it with the marinated zucchini and the remaining 1/3 cup oil.

olive oil, garlic, zucchini, salt, tomatoes, fresh basil, wine vinegar, freshground black pepper, ties

Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/marinated-zucchini-bow-ties (may not work)