Penne with Summer Squash Recipe - Vegetarian Italian Pasta Dish

Ingredients

• 1 lb (454 g) dry penne pasta, preferably whole-wheat
• 1/4 cup olive oil, preferably extra-virgin
• 3 medium cloves garlic, minced
• 2 large shallots, finely chopped
• 4 small zucchini (1 lb (454 g)), very thinly sliced
• 8 oz (227 g) small pattypan squash, quartered (2 cup)
• 1 1/2 tsp finely grated lemon peel
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
• 1/2 cup finely shredded fresh basil
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh chives
• 1/2 cup shaved fresh parmesan cheese (optional)