Creamy Zucchini Pasta

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 1/2 pounds zucchini, cut in 1/4 to 1/2-inch pieces
• 3/4 cup finely chopped white onion
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish if desired
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt, or to taste
• 1 pound ditalini pasta
• 4 cups water, plus more if needed
• 1 to 1 1/2 cups chicken stock, optional
• 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a skillet.
2. Add onion and zucchini, stir together, and let cook down for a few minutes.
3. Add salt to help soften the vegetables.
4. Add fresh basil and cook down a little more.
5. Add water and bring to a simmer, cooking until everything is really soft.
6. Take about half of the zucchini mixture out and puree it.
7. Return the puree to the skillet.
8. Cook the ditalini pasta in the liquid, adding more water as needed.
9. Add chicken stock if desired.
10. Finish with grated parmesan cheese and black pepper.