Ingredients

1 lb rotini pasta
5 small zucchini, sliced
⅓ cup olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
⅓ cup chopped fresh parsley
salt and pepper to taste
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese 

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain and reserve.

Step 2

Fill a medium sauce pan with lightly salted water. Add zucchini and bring to a boil; boil for 10 minutes or until tender.

Step 3

In a large skillet, saute garlic in oil and hot pepper flakes. Add drained zucchini and parsley, then mix all together and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes. Toss with pasta; add cheese, salt and pepper to taste, and serve.