Penne with Zucchini, Tomatoes, and Boursin Cheese
- 1/4 cups Olive Oil, Divided
- 1 pound Zucchini, Quartered Lengthwise, And Sliced About 1/2 Inch Thick
- Salt And Pepper
- 1 pound Penne Pasta
- 1 pint Cherry Tomatoes, Quartered
- 5- 1/4 ounces, weight Boursin Garlic And Fine Herbs Cheese
- 1/2 cups Chopped Fresh Basil
- Adjust an oven rack 4 inches from broiler element and heat broiler to high.
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with tinfoil and brush with 1 tablespoon of oil.
- Toss zucchini in a large bowl with 1 tablespoon oil, season with salt and pepper, then spread evenly onto the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
- Place in the oven and broil, stirring occasionally until lightly brown around the edges but still firm in the center, 1015 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
- Meanwhile, bring 4 quarts of water to boil in a large pot.
- Add the pasta and 1 tablespoon of salt and cook, stirring occasionally until al dente.
- Reserve 1 cup of cooking water, then drain pasta and return it to the pot.
- Add the tomatoes, Boursin cheese, and 1/4 cup reserved cooking water to the pasta and toss well to combine.
- Carefully stir in the zucchini, basil and remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and add remaining cooking water as needed to adjust consistency.
- Serve with additional chopped basil if desired.
olive oil, zucchini, salt, pasta, tomatoes, fresh basil
Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/penne-with-zucchini-tomatoes-and-boursin-cheese/ (may not work)