zucchini pasta

By martha-2

Ingredients

• Just a handful of ingredients go into this quick pasta toss it's a great way to take advantage of a bumper crop of zucchini.
• Servings: 6 servings
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Ingredients
• 1 pound linguine
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced
• 2 pounds coarsely shredded zucchini
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (4 ounces)
• 1/2 cup bottled Alfredo sauce
• Fresh basil,
• for garnish (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Directions
Cook pasta following package directions. Drain; keep warm. In large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook, stirring, about 30 seconds or until lightly browned.Increase heat to high. Stir in zucchini, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, about 3 minutes or until tender. Add cheese and Alfredo sauce; heat through. Transfer to large bowl; toss with pasta. If desired, garnish with basil.