Baked Shells with Zucchini, Gouda, and Herbs

Notes:

THIS CASSEROLE is one I like to think of as a baked pasta salad. It has all the merits of a truly good pasta salad: lots of different textures and tastes, with a summery flavor. The crunchy, toasty pine nuts, gooey cheese, and tender pasta are delicious without being too rich or filling, and the summer zucchini and herbs are refreshingly bright. • Serves 6

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Ingredients:

1 large zucchini, grated
2 teaspoons salt
1 pound small or medium pasta shells
⅔ cup pine nuts
1 cup plain yogurt
1 large egg, beaten
Freshly ground black pepper
1 ⅓ cups grated Gouda cheese
Small handful (about ¼ cup) fresh flat-leaf parsley, minced
2 large sprigs fresh mint (leaves only), minced