Quick and Easy Italian Dinner for 2

For this quick and easy dinner you will need the following

Main Dish

1 bag of frozen or fresh tortellini (your choice of filling)
1 Jar of marinara (again your preference)

Follow instructions on package of pasta. Drain pasta. Stir in heated marinara sauce.

Side Dish

1 to 2 Zucchini
Prosciutto (optional)
Onion
Olive oil
1/2 lb Tomatoes
Salt and pepper to taste

Trim off the ends of the Zucchini, and cut them into rounds about 1/4-inch thick. Sprinkle them with salt and put them in a colander for an hour, to give the salt time to draw moisture from the slices. If you're strapped for time you can omit this step.

Cut an abundant 6 ounces of medium-sliced prosciutto into thin strips and sauté it in some oil in a pot with a finely sliced onion. As soon as the onion is a light golden brown, add 1 pound of blanched, peeled, seeded and chopped tomatoes. Cook for a few minutes, add the zucchini, and finish cooking everything over a brisk flame, stirring every now and again. Should the pot begin to dry out add a few tablespoons of water or broth. The zucchini should be cooked but not falling apart, while the sauce should be fairly thick. When they're done check seasoning, adding some pepper if need be, as well as freshly minced parsley and basil to taste. This works equally well as a vegetarian main dish or a vegetable.

How to blanch/peel a tomato

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