Name: Creamy courgette pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 350g rigatoni or other pasta shapes; 3 medium courgettes halved lengthways and thinly sliced; half a grated zest lemon; 100g softened cheese with garlic and herbs; 3 tbsp milk

Ingredients

350g rigatoni or other pasta shapes

3 medium courgettes halved lengthways and thinly sliced

half a grated zest lemon

100g softened cheese with garlic and herbs

3 tbsp milk

Instructions

1 Bring a large pan of lightly salted water to the boil, then cook the pasta according to pack instructions.

2 Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a frying pan, then add the courgettes. Cook for 5 mins until softened and lightly golden. Reduce the heat, then add the lemon zest. Gently cook for a further min, add the soft cheese and milk, then mix together until the cheese melts. Season to taste.

3 Drain the pasta and return to the pan. Add the contents of the frying pan and stir well. Serve immediately.