Barbara Kingsolver's Disappearing Zucchini-Orzo

Don't know why I didn't try this recipe when the book Animal, Vegetable, Miracle was first published, but I'm glad that I finally did. It is easy, quick, and delicious.
https://12tomatoes.com/kingsolver-zucchini-orzo/

I will X-post to Cooking & Baking.

Disappearing Zucchini-Orzo
Ingredients

1 lb orzo pasta
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 white or yellow onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 large zucchini, grated
2 teaspoons fresh thyme
1 teaspoon fresh oregano, minced
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Preparation

Bring 6 cups of water to a boil in a large pot. Add salt and orzo and cook until just tender, 8-10 minutes.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, and zucchini and sauté until lightly golden.
Add thyme and oregano and remove from heat.
In a large bowl, toss together the orzo, zucchini mixture, and cheese and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve chilled or room temperature. Enjoy!

ETA: I substituted basil for the thyme.