Zucchini and Pasta

Talk about simple peasant fare!

With four young, firm zucchini, a sweet onion and a handful of whole wheat angel hair, supper was ready in a flash.

I cut the sweet onion in half inch wedges, sliced the zucchini and let it all sauté in a bit of filtered water. Turn frequently, add more water as needed to keep from sticking, but don't add too much water, this isn't meant to boil the veggies, but to give them a quick pass to soften and bring out the natural sweetness. Covering the pan for a few minutes hastens the cooking by offering a bit of steam.

Meanwhile, cook whole wheat pasta (shape of your choice) until al dente. Reserve some of the cooking water.

Combine the pasta with the zucchini and onions. Add a little of the reserved cooking water to moisten, if needed. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper.

Alternatives:
Add snipped fresh herbs - basil and oregano would be great.
Top with lightly toasted pine nuts.
Top with toasted fresh bread crumbs.

This spur of the moment quick dish is open to many interpretations. Let your imagination soar and enjoy a simple supper soon.