Marinated Zucchini With Bow Ties Recipe

Ingredients

c. plus 3 tablespoons olive oil

4 cloves garlic

2 lb. zucchini (about 4)

2 1/2 tsp. salt

3/4 lb. plum tomatoes (about 6)

1/2 c. chopped fresh basil

1/4 c. plus 1 tablespoon wine vinegar

1 1/2 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper

1 lb. bow ties

Preparation

Step 1In a large frying pan, heat 3 tablespoons of the oil over moderate heat. Add the garlic, zucchini, and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer the zucchini to a large stainless-steel, glass, or ceramic bowl and stir in the tomatoes, basil, vinegar, the remaining 2 teaspoons salt, and the pepper.Step 2In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the bow ties until just done, about 15 minutes. Drain the pasta and toss it with the marinated zucchini and the remaining 1/3 cup oil.Step 3Variation: Balsamic-Marinated Zucchini with Bow Ties For a sweeter dish, you can substitute an equal amount of balsamic vinegar in place of the wine vinegar called for in the recipe.Step 4Wine Recommendation: This dish puts one in mind of the French Mediterranean, and a red or white wine from that region would be a perfect accompaniment. Try a red from the Côtes de Provence or Bandol, a white from the town of Cassis or even a rosé from the same area.