PENNE WITH PANCETTA, ZUCCHINI, AND CHERRY TOMATOES TOPPED WITH CRUMBLED GOAT CHEESE

Penne with Pancetta, Zucchini, and Cherry Tomatoes Topped with Crumbled Goat Cheese image

Provided by Food Network

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup olive oil
1 red onion, minced
6 ounces Pancetta, diced
1 small zucchini, halved lengthwise cut crosswise into 1/4-inch thick slices
Salt and pepper
1 pint (16 ounces) cherry tomatoes, halved
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 pound penne, cooked and drained
4 ounces (about 1 cup) goat cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil

Steps:

In a large skillet set over moderate heat cook the onion in the olive oil, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes, or until softened. Add the Pancetta and cook the mixture, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the zucchini and salt and pepper to taste and cook the mixture, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes more. Add the cherry tomatoes and cook, stirring, 2 minutes, or just until heated through. In a large bowl combine the pasta with the pancetta mixture, the goat cheese and the basil. Transfer to a serving plate and garnish with a sprig of fresh basil.;