Step 1

In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta according to instructions.

Step 2

While pasta is cooking, in a large saute pan, heat pan on medium-high flame, add oil when pan is hot.

Step 3

Add garlic and shallots to the pan and saute about 1 minute, until soft.

Step 4

Add zucchini and season with salt and pepper. Cook about 1 1/2 minutes, add tomatoes, crushed red pepper flakes, parsley, chicken broth and adjust salt and pepper. Stir and cook for 1 more minute.

Step 5

Remove from heat.

Step 6

Drain pasta when done reserving some of the water and and toss the pasta well with zucchini and tomatoes. Add pasta water if needed and serve with grated Parmesan (optional).