Caramelized Zucchini Pasta

This is a really delicious meal, and an excellent way to enjoy zucchini season!

• 2 pounds zucchini (or summer squash or costata romanesco), finely sliced

• 1-2 onions, finely sliced

• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

• 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs

• olive oil

• salt and pepper

• lemon zest

• 1 cup basil leaves, chopped

• 1 bunch parsley, finely chopped

• 2-3 garlic cloves, crushed

• optional 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

• 1 pound pasta

Sauté the finely sliced onions and zucchini in olive oil and salt until they have caramelized. Add the crushed garlic and red pepper flakes and saute a little longer. Meanwhile, cook the pasta (al dente), and reserve some of the pasta water when you strain it. Toss the Pasta with the carmelzed veggies, stirring in some reserved pasta water to make the consistency you want. Stir in the chopped parsley. In a separate bowl, mix the parmesan, breadcrumbs, and a TBSP of olive oil. When service, sprinkle the bread crumb parmesan mixture and fresh basil on the pasta. Enjoy!