Penne With Sautéed Zucchini and Parmesan

Ingredients

• 0.5 teaspoon pepper black
• 1  garlic clove minced
• 3 tablespoons olive oil 
• 0.3 cup parmesan cheese fresh divided shaved
• 3 tablespoons bottled roasted bell pepper red chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon salt 
• 2 cups penne pasta whole wheat uncooked
• 1 medium zucchini 

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• pot

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add penne, and cook 7-9 minutes or until al dente.
2. Drain penne, reserving 2 tablespoons of the pasta water.
3. While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat.
4. Add the garlic, and cook about 1 minute or until fragrant.
5. Add the zucchini, and saut over medium heat another 3 minutes or until the zucchini is tender. Then season with salt and black pepper to taste.
6. Add penne and reserved pasta water to the zucchini in the skillet; toss to combine.
7. Remove from heat and transfer to large serving bowl.
8. Add 2 tablespoons Parmesan and toss gently to combine all ingredients.
9. Serve garnished with the roasted red bell peppers and the remaining 2 tablespoons shaved Parmesan.