Zucchini and ricotta orecchiette

recipe

• Step 1
  Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions. Reserve a bit of pasta water & set it aside.
• Step 2
  Meanwhile, cut the zucchini lengthways, then into 1cm slices. Cook for 5 minutes on a very hot pan with a drizzle of olive oil and the minced garlic.
• Step 3
  Drain the pasta & add it to the pan with the reserved pasta water.
• Step 4
  Stir in the ricotta, chopped mint leaves, salt & pepper.
• Step 5
  Serve the pasta with lemon zest and pine nuts.* Sprinkle a couple of extra mint leave to decorate, if you have any left. Enjoy ! *Check out our tips for this step