Pasta with Zucchini and Toasted Almonds

INGREDIENTS

2 cups

cherry tomatoes, halved

2 tbsp

minced shallots

1 tsp

minced fresh thyme

2 tsp

fresh lemon juice

3/4 tsp

kosher salt

1/2 tsp

freshly ground black pepper

1/4 tsp

sugar

5 tsp

extra-virgin olive oil, divided

1 9 ounce package

refrigerated linguine

1 1/2 tsp

bottled minced garlic

3 cups

chopped zucchini (about 1 pound)

3/4 cup

fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth

3 tbsp

chopped fresh mint, divided

1/3 cup

grated fresh pecorino Romano cheese

3 tbsp

sliced almonds, toasted