Pork and Pasta with Garlic and Basil

• fresh linguine (about half a package)↗5 ounces
• ground pork, unseasoned↗1⁄2 lb
• medium zucchini2
• cloves garlic, minced↗2
• olive oil↗1 tablespoon
• tomatoes, coarsely chopped↗2
• fresh basil↗3 tablespoons
• salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• pepper↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• parmesan cheese, finely shredded↗1⁄3 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Cook linguini in boiling salted water for 2 minutes, drain and keep warm.

2. 2

   Cut zucchini lenthwise into 1/4 inch slices, then cut each slice into 1/4 inch strips.

3. 3

   Cook pork and half of minced garlic, cooking and stirring until pork is no longer pink.

4. 4

   Break up pork into small pieces as you cook.

5. 5

   Remove pork from skillet and drain off grease.

6. 6

   In same skillet, heat oil until hot.

7. 7

   Add zucchini and remaining garlic, and cook and stir until zucchini is tender (about 5 minutes).

8. 8

   Add tomatoes, basil, and salt and pepper to cooked zucchini, and cook until tomatoes are heated through, about 2 minutes.

9. 9

   Add pork and linguini, and stir until thoroughly heated.

10. 10

    Sprinkle with cheese and serve.