Summer Pasta

• 2 lbs. or 5 cups zucchini sliced into 1/4 inch thick pieces
• 3 cups chicken broth 3 cups
• 1 cup onion diced
• 1 tbsp. minced garlic
• 1/4 cup pesto
• 1 lb. pasta of choice
• 1 cup ricotta
• 1 cup parmesan grated
• 1 whole lemon zest
• *salt & pepper to taste

*OPTIONAL

• pinch of red crushed pepper