Zucchini Pasta

1: Heat a large pan over medium-high heat and add olive oil, letting it heat for about 30 seconds.

2: Add the garlic slices and stir them as they sizzle to prevent burning.

3: Add the zucchini, red pepper flakes, black pepper, and salt, continuing to cook until the zucchini begins to break down.

4: Cook the pasta in salted water according to the package instructions.

5: Taste the zucchini and adjust salt as needed.

6: Add 1 cup of pasta water to the zucchini and stir, continuing to cook down the zucchini.

7: Once the pasta is done, strain it and add it to the zucchini, allowing it to finish cooking and absorb the water for 2 minutes.

8: Plate and top with pecorino romano and more red pepper flakes if desired.