Zucchini With Pasta

Ingredients:

3 TBS olive oil
5 small zucchini, scrubbed and cut into sticks approximately 1 1/2 inches long
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced or pressed
2/3 cup whipping cream
1 lb pasta
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan or Asiago cheese (pass additional cheese at table)
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Heat oil in large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add the zucchini and saute quickly until golden. Remove zucchini from pan and set aside. Reduce heat to medium and add onion to pan. Saute until translucent, add the garlic and saute an additional minute. Stir in the cream, increase the heat and boil until the sauce is reduced by 1/3. Cook and drain the pasta. Add the cooked pasta, zucchini and 1/2 cup grated cheese. Toss to mix and season to taste. Serve with additional grated cheese. 4 servings.