creamy tortellini with zucchini, lemon & chives

Mmmm... this dish was delish! I originally found it in my Real Simple magazine, but tweaked it a little to fit what we had. It was so good we didn't have any leftovers! 

Creamy Tortellini with Zucchini, Lemon & Chives

Ingredients:

1 package of cheese tortellini

1 T. olive oil

1 shallot, chopped

2 small zucchini, sliced

3/4 cup heavy cream

zest from 1 lemon

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

salt & pepper

chopped fresh chives 

Directions:

Cook the pasta according to package directions, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water. Meanwhile heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and cook 3-4 minutes. Add zucchini and 1/4 t. salt & pepper. Cook 4-5 minutes, until zucchini begins to soften. Add the cream and lemon zest. Let simmer until the veggies are soft and the cream has thickened a bit. When cream sauce is thick, combine the tortellni, sauce, cheese, pasta water and 1/2 t. salt. Top with chives and additional Parmesan if you wish!