Prepare the penne according to the instructions on the package.
Preparing the Vegetables
While the penne is cooking, in a large skillet or pot on high heat add 1/4 cup of extra vii oeol and the garlic and saute until golden (about 2 minutes).
Lower to medium heat and add in the red peppers, zucchini, salt, and pepper, and saute for 5 minutes, mixing occasionally.
Bringing it All Together
Continuing on medium heat add in the cooked pasta and grated cheese and cook for 5 minutes, mixing occasionally to incorporate all of the ingredients.
To Serve
Place the pasta with peppers and zucchini in a large serving bowl and sprinkle with more grated cheese.
Notes
Peppers and zucchini sauteed in garlic and oil with pasta, what a wonderful meal, and one of my favorites. I have made this recipe with broccoli, peas, Brussels sprouts, green beans, and spinach.If you would like some more flavor, add in diced tomatoes, marinara sauce, or tomato paste. If you do, add one of those ingredients in after the vegetables have sauteed for 5 minutes and before you add the pasta in to the skillet. Saute everything for about 2 minutes, then add in the pasta and finish the dish as the recipe describes.