Rigatoni with Zucchini, Butter and Cheese

“Simple cooking is the best cooking”

You’ll need:

• 1-Zucchini
• 1-lb of rigatoni
• 4-tbs of butter
• 1/2-cup grated Pecorino or Parmesan
• Salt
• Red pepper flakes
• Extra virgin olive oil

Directions:

1. Zucchini cubed and sautéed in a skillet with a little olive oil, pinch of salt and a pinch of red pepper flakes for 2 minutes
2. Cook the rigatoni 2 min short of recommended time save 1 cup of
   pasta water and strain pasta
3. Add the pasta with the butter to a warm bowl (add hot water to the bowl let sit, drain and dry with a towel)
4. Toss with 1/2 cup of fresh grated Parmesan or Pecorino
5. Add 1/2 cup of the pasta water and continue tossing to create a creamy sauce. Add more pasta water if needed.

Serve with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a sprinkle of cheese. I love this simple quick “old school” recipe. Give it a try and you’ll fall in love with it too.
😍Daniel Mancini

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