Pasta with Zucchini Pecorino Cheese

Ingredients:

6 very small zucchini

1 tsp lemon juice

salt and freshly ground black pepper

4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

6 fresh mint leaves

1 lb penne pasta

3 oz. pecorino cheese, cubed (or any other fresh similar cheese)

Cut the zucchini into julienne strips and place them in a bowl large enough for the pasta. Add the lemon juice, salt, pepper, oil and mint leaves. Mix and let sit for 20 min. Boil the pasta in salted water until cooked. Drain well and place in the bowl with the zucchini. Toss well, add the cheese, toss again, serve.

Wine: a light, dry red