I discovered this recipe when I was studying in Ascoli Piceno Italy this past summer. I love it not only because it is simple and easy to make, but it is delicious and can be made with many different ingredients and variations. I thought of this recipe because I love zucchini. I eat it all the time at school and when I am cooking for myself because it cooks fast and doesn't go bad as fast as other vegetables. And it was convenient that during the summer, zucchini's are a main crop in Italy and were priced fairly cheap. So it was a match made in heaven. Feel free to add or omit anything from the recipe to make it how you would enjoy it!
Tablespoon of olive oil
One zucchini
One medium sized yellow onion
Tablespoon of garlic
One tomato diced
Half a cup of cooked chicken cut in cubes
1/4 a cup of jarred pesto (You could also use marinara sauce)
1 1/2 cups of dried whole wheat pasta (I use penne but any pasta will do)
Salt and Pepper to taste
Boil water for pasta and cook according to box instructions. Heat the olive oil and add the onion and garlic. Cook until onions are translucent. Add the zucchini and tomatoes and cook for 3 minutes so they cook thoroughly. Season with salt and pepper. Add cooked chicken and heat for another minute so flavors can be absorbed. Add pasta and pesto and cook together until everything is heated through, about two minutes. Serve with bread and a salad.
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