Zucchini Alfredo

This recipe came from allrecipes.com and is very good.

1 12 oz pkg uncooked egg noodles (I have served this over pasta also)
3 TBSP oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups shredded zucchini
1/2 cup milk
4 oz cream cheese, cubed
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil (or use a tsp or so of dried)
salt and pepper to taste
grated Parmesan cheese to taste

Cook noodles according to pkg. directions, drain.
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in garlic and cook 2 minutes. Mix in zucchini and cook 10 min. until some of the moisture has evaporated. Pour the milk in the skillet and add the cream cheese, stir until melted. Mix in basil. Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Serve over cooked pasta.

Summer Pasta Your Way

10 oz dried spinach or whole grain spaghetti
2 TBSP sliced green onion
1 TBSP olive oil
1 1/2 c. assorted fresh summer vegetables*
1/4 c. sun dried tomatoes, drained and snipped
2 c. assorted color tomatoes (either grape or cherry halved or regular seeded and chopped)
1/2 c. white wine or broth
1/4 c. pitted kalamata olives, sliced opt.
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 c. crumbled feta cheese (or goat, gouda, or shredded parmesan)
2 TBSP. snipped fresh basil
Cook pasta in salted water according to package directions. Meanwhile, in large skillet cook onion in hot oil over med.
heat for 30 seconds. Stir in assorted veggies and dried tomatoes. Cook covered 5 minutes, stirring once. Stir in fresh tomatoes, wine or broth, and olives if desired. Cook 30 seconds more. Spoon tomato mixture over hot cooked pasta, Toss gently. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle individual servings with cheese and basil. Can add grilled chicken or shrimp also.
* sugar snap peas halved crosswise, quartered and sliced zucchini or summer squash, sliced mushrooms, diced sweet peppers, cooked lima beans, green beans, asparagus, carrot, or eggplant are all options.

Chocolate Zucchini Cake

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 eggs
1/2 c vegetable oil
3 tsp vanilla
1 3/4 cup all purpose flour
1/4 cup baking cocoa
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp cinnamon
2 cups shredded zucchini
1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs beating well. Beat in oil and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and cinnamon; gradually mix into wet ingredients. Fold in zucchini and walnuts if using. Spread into a greased 9X13 pan. Sprinkle with chocolate chips. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool before slicing. Good with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. No one will ever guess there is zucchini in it!