Best 10 Acini Di Pepe With Zucchini And Peppers Recipes

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Acini di pepe, also known as "little grains of pepper," is a small, round pasta that is often used in soups and salads. It can also be used to make a delicious and versatile main course when paired with zucchini and peppers. This article will provide you with a recipe for a flavorful and easy-to-make dish featuring acini di pepe, zucchini, and peppers. The combination of these ingredients creates a colorful and tasty meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual lunch.

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ACINI DI PEPE WITH ZUCCHINI AND PEPPERS



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Make and share this Acini Di Pepe With Zucchini and Peppers recipe from Food.com.

Provided by chia2160

Categories     Peppers

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups acini di pepe pasta
kosher salt
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 small carrot, diced
1 onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 cup diced red and yellow pepper
1 zucchini, diced
1/4 cup white wine
3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped
1/4 cup grated romano cheese
ground pepper

Steps:

  • bring a pot of water to a boil, add acini di pepe and some salt, cook according to package directions until al dente, drain.
  • mix with 1 tbsp olive oil and set aside.
  • heat remaining oil in a skillet.
  • add carrots and onion, cook for 8 minutes.
  • add garlic, zucchini and peppers, season with salt and pepper to taste, saute 5 minutes.
  • add wine and scrape up any brown bits.
  • add the pasta to the pan and stir, combining everything.
  • remove pan from heat, stir in parsley, oregano, romano cheese. season with salt and pepper, serve.

ACINI DI PEPE WITH LEMON BUTTER AND ZUCCHINI



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Make and share this Acini Di Pepe With Lemon Butter and Zucchini recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     European

Time 11m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup acini di pepe pasta
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
1/2 cup zucchini, grated

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta in plenty of boiling salted water. Drain.
  • Add the lemon juice, butter, zucchini and zest to the pasta. Stir gently. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.3, Fat 6.4, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 44.7, Carbohydrate 33, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 1.3, Protein 5.8

MONTEREY CHILI ACINI DI PEPE



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Make and share this Monterey Chili Acini Di Pepe recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 medium onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa
1/2 cup acini di pepe pasta, cooked
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
salt and pepper
3/4 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Saute onion and pepper in oil in a large saucepan until tender.
  • Stir in beans, tomatoes and liquid, chili powder, oregano and cocoa.
  • Heat to boiling; reduce heat and simmer, covered, 10 minutes.
  • Stir in acini de pepe and cilantro; season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Serve topped with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368.6, Fat 9.2, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 18.9, Sodium 352.3, Carbohydrate 55.3, Fiber 13.3, Sugar 6.6, Protein 19.1

ACINI DI PEPE SALAD



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Acini di pepe is the Italian word for peppercorns. Any tiny round-shaped pasta works well in this chilled fruit salad. Great in the summer, but my family asks for it every holiday. Every time I bring this to a party I get requests for the recipe.

Provided by CORTAB0408

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Fruit Pasta Salad Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup acini di pepe pasta
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained with juice reserved
1 (15 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained with liquid reserved
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
7 ounces miniature marshmallows
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs, beaten
½ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain.
  • In medium saucepan, combine reserved liquids from pineapple and oranges (equals about 1 1/2 cups), sugar, eggs, salt and flour. Cook until thick, stirring constantly. When mixture becomes thick, add cooked pasta and refrigerate overnight.
  • The next day, add pineapple and oranges, whipped topping and marshmallows to taste. Mix together and top with cherries if desired. Keep chilled until served.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 487 calories, Carbohydrate 98.7 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 194.9 mg, Sugar 61.3 g

LEMON PEPPER ACINI DI PEPE



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Provided by Melissa Roberts

Categories     Pasta     Side     Dinner     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 6 (side dish)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups acini di pepe (less than 1 pound)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook acini di pepe in a 4-quart pot of boiling salted water (2 teaspoons salt for 3 quart water) until al dente. Reserve 1 cup cooking water, then drain pasta.
  • Melt butter in same pot with oil. Remove from heat and stir in pasta, cheese, zest, pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 cup cooking water (add more to moisten if necessary).

FRUITY AND FROSTY ACINI DI PEPE



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This unusual Italian dessert salad uses acini di pepe-27 pasta, which are small and go well with the completed dish.

Provided by Holly

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Pasta

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup acini di pepe pasta
2 eggs
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon butter
¼ teaspoon salt
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained and halved
1 cup canned grapes
2 cups miniature marshmallows
2 ½ cups heavy whipping cream, whipped
¼ cup maraschino cherries, minced

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions; drain and reserve.
  • In a small saucepan, beat eggs with a wire whisk until foamy. Stir in reserved pineapple juice, lemon juice, sugar, butter and salt.
  • Cook mixture over low heat until thickened and coats the spoon; stir constantly for 2 minutes and cool to room temperature.
  • In a large bowl, combine pasta, pineapple, oranges, grapes and marshmallows; mix well. Fold in egg mixture and whipped cream; cover and chill.
  • When chilled, stir mixture and garnish with cherries; serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333.1 calories, Carbohydrate 49 g, Cholesterol 81.2 mg, Fat 13.7 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 105.6 mg, Sugar 26.6 g

ACINI DE PEPE WITH SPINACH AND FETA



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Categories     Cheese     Pasta     Side     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Feta     Spinach     Spring     Noodle     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 side-dish servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 lb acini di pepe or orzo (1 1/4 cups)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 garlic cloves, minced (1 tablespoon)
1/4 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
3 scallions, chopped
1 (10-oz) package chopped frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1/2 cup crumbled feta (3 oz; preferably French)
Accompaniment: lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in a 4- to 6-quart pot of boiling salted water , uncovered, stirring occasionally, until al dente, then drain well in a coarse-mesh sieve. Transfer to a bowl and keep warm, covered.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil and butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté garlic, red pepper flakes, and scallions, stirring occasionally, until garlic is golden, about 2 minutes. Add spinach and cook, stirring, until heated through, about 4 minutes.
  • Toss pasta with spinach mixture and feta until combined. Season with salt and pepper.

ACINI DI PEPE WITH SPINACH AND FETA



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Make and share this Acini Di Pepe With Spinach and Feta recipe from Food.com.

Provided by chia2160

Categories     Spinach

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 lb acini di pepe pasta, cooked
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 pinch red pepper flakes
3 scallions, chopped
10 ounces spinach leaves, chopped
1/2 cup crumbled feta
salt, pepper to taste

Steps:

  • cook acini di pepe according to package directions, drain, and keep warm.
  • heat oil and butter in a skillet.
  • add garlic pepper flakes and scallions, and cook 2 minutes.
  • add spinach and cook until wilted, 2 minutes or so.
  • add pasta back to skillet, add feta cheese. season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • serve.

ACINI DI PEPE PASTA WITH GARLIC AND OLIVES



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Provided by Gina Marie Miraglia Eriquez

Categories     Garlic     Olive     Pasta     Side     Quick & Easy     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 (side dish) servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 pound acini di pepe or orzo (1 1/4 cups)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoon unsalted butter
4 garlic cloves, minced (1 1/2 tablespoon)
1/4 teaspoon hot red-pepper flakes
1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives, quartered

Steps:

  • Cook acini di pepe in a pasta pot of boiling salted water (3 Tbsp salt for 6 qt water), stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain well in a sieve. Transfer to a bowl.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil and butter in a 10-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat until foam subsides, then sauté garlic with red-pepper flakes until golden, about 2 minutes. Stir in olives. Toss with pasta. Season with salt and pepper.

ACINI DI PEPE PASTA WITH GARLIC AND OLIVES



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Adapted from Gourmet 06/08. I have found korean red pepper flakes to be my new favorite substitution for standard crushed red pepper. Sans the seeds, they provide piquancy & spicy flavor without the heat - which can overpower some dishes. They are available in 1 lb, 2lb, & 10lb bags at most asian markets (used to make kim chi). If you use regular crushed red pepper in this dish, start with 1/4 to 1/4 teaspoon & work your way to desired taste.

Provided by Busters friend

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 lb acini di pepe pasta (1 1/4 cups dry)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter, unsalted
4 garlic cloves, minced (1 1/2 Tbsp)
1 tablespoon korean red pepper flakes
1/2 cup fresh basil (julienned)
1/2 cup kalamata olive (pitted & quartered)

Steps:

  • Cook acini di pepe in a pasta pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain well in a sieve. Transfer to a bowl.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil and butter in a 10-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat until foam subsides, then sauté garlic with red-pepper flakes until golden, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Stir in olives.
  • Toss with pasta.
  • Toss basil slivers into pasta mix.
  • Season with salt and freshly ground pepper.
  • Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234.3, Fat 10.3, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 127.7, Carbohydrate 30.4, Fiber 2, Sugar 0.8, Protein 5.4

Tips:

  • Use fresh and colorful zucchini and bell peppers. This will make your dish more vibrant and appetizing.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables. They should be tender but still have a slight crunch.
  • Use a good quality olive oil. This will add flavor and richness to the dish.
  • Season the dish to taste. Use salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices to your liking.
  • Garnish with fresh basil or parsley. This will add a pop of color and freshness.

Conclusion:

Acini di pepe with zucchini and peppers is a delicious, healthy, and easy-to-make dish. It's perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, and it's also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. The combination of flavors and textures in this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a simple and satisfying meal, give acini di pepe with zucchini and peppers a try. You won't be disappointed!

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