Ditalini (small tube pasta) with Zucchini and Sweet Onions

Categories: Vegetables

Ingredients

• 4 medium zucchini cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 2 large sweet onions, cut into 1/3-inch pieces
• 1 Tbsp. coarse salt
• 12 oz. ditalini or other short tubular pasta
• 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 or 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3/4 tsp. dried marjoram
• 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper

Directions

1. Toss zucchini and onions together in a bow with the salt; let stand 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Meanwhile cook pasta according to package directions; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
3. In a large skillet heat oil on medium; add garlic, marjoram and cayenne pepper and cook 2 minutes or until garlic is softened. Drain zucchini and onions; wrap and squeeze dry in a clean terry towel (or other towel) to remove moisture. Add vegetables to skillet and cook 5 minutes or until softened; drain. Add 1/2 cup reserved pasta water to skillet. Drain pasta and divide among 4 plates; divide vegetables and spoon over pasta.

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