Best 7 Hot Zucchini And Pepper Basil Sauce With Penne Recipes

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Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey into the realm of flavors! "Hot Zucchini and Pepper Basil Sauce with Penne" promises an explosion of tastes that will leave you craving for more. This delectable dish combines fresh zucchini, vibrant peppers, aromatic basil, and savory penne pasta, all immersed in a luscious, spicy sauce. Let's embark on a culinary adventure and uncover the secret to crafting this irresistible pasta dish that will turn any ordinary meal into a memorable experience.

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HOT ZUCCHINI AND PEPPER BASIL SAUCE WITH PENNE



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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     dinner, weekday, pastas, main course

Time 45m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 pounds zucchini and yellow squash
4 large roasted red peppers, packed in water
2 large cloves garlic
2 tablespoons capers
2 teaspoons anchovy paste
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon hot-pepper flakes
8 ounces penne
1 teaspoon olive oil
A few sprigs basil, to yield 1/4 cup chopped
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring water to boil in a covered pot for penne.
  • Turn on broiler, and line the broiler pan with a double thickness of aluminum foil. Scrub and trim the zucchini and yellow squash, and slice in half lengthwise. Arrange on the foil-lined broiler pan, cut side up, and spray with nonstick pan spray. Broil the squashes about 3 inches from the source of heat for about 15 minutes, until they are browned and softened.
  • Meanwhile, rinse the peppers and cut in fine julienne strips. Chop the garlic, rinse the capers and combine the garlic, capers, anchovy paste and hot pepper flakes.
  • Cook the penne according to package directions.
  • Heat a small nonstick skillet until it is hot. Reduce heat to medium high, and add the oil. Quickly saute the garlic mixture. Remove from heat, and stir in the julienned peppers.
  • Cut the squashes into thin strips, and add to the pepper mixture.
  • Wash, dry and cut the basil, and stir into pepper mixture. Season with pepper.
  • Drain the penne, and top with the sauce.

PENNE WITH BASIL AND PROSCIUTTO



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Provided by Elise Mitzel-Ulanoff

Categories     Pasta     Dinner     Basil     Summer     Prosciutto     Gourmet     Los Angeles     California     Sugar Conscious     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 ounces penne
2 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto (4 to 5 slices)
1/4 cup packed fresh basil leaves
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 ounce freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (about 1/3 cup)

Steps:

  • Fill a 4-quart kettle three fourths full with salted water and bring to a boil for penne. Cut prosciutto into thin strips and tear basil into pieces. Stir penne into boiling water and boil until al dente. Drain pasta in a colander and in a large bowl toss hot pasta with oil, prosciutto, basil, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and salt and pepper to taste.

SUMMER PENNE PASTA



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This is an excellent recipe by itself but can easily be personalized. Try different combinations of vegetables or experiment with different pasta shapes.

Provided by STACY D.

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
⅓ pound sliced green bell peppers
⅓ pound sliced red bell peppers
⅓ pound sliced yellow bell peppers
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 zucchini, sliced
1 yellow squash, sliced
6 ounces mushrooms, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 medium tomato - peeled, seeded and chopped
ground black pepper to taste
salt to taste

Steps:

  • In a large pot cook penne pasta in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain the pasta, leaving it slightly wet.
  • While pasta is cooking, wash the bell peppers and cut them into 1/4 inch strips. In a large skillet over medium heat place 2 tablespoons of olive oil and saute the pepper until soft. Do not allow peppers to brown.
  • To the skillet, add the sliced zucchini and yellow squash and saute for 2 minutes. Add chopped mushrooms and minced garlic and saute an additional 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the chopped tomatoes and remove from heat.
  • Dish pasta portions onto warmed plated. Add sauce to top. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.8 calories, Carbohydrate 47.6 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 9.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 10.2 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

ZUCCHINI PEPPER BASIL PASTA TOSS



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Feel free to use this as a base and jump off at will with veggies and herbs. This is good for a little bit of zucchini, a little bit of fresh red pepper, a little leftover pasta in the bottom of the boxes...you get the idea. Great with grilled chicken.

Provided by vrvrvr

Categories     Peppers

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ounces dry pasta, farfalle, elbow mac, wagon wheels
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 small green zucchini, rinsed, sliced thin
1/2 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
fresh cracked black pepper (to taste)
3 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
1/3 cup vegetable broth
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in plenty of boiling, salted water as directed.
  • Meanwhile, in large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
  • Add zucchini, red pepper and garlic. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Saute, letting all brown lightly.
  • Sprinkle basil evenly over skillet. (If necessary, reduce heat a bit, so that vegetables don't burn.).
  • Drain pasta, then add pasta to skillet with vegetables. Add vegetable broth. Cook and stir briefly.
  • Add Parmesan cheese.
  • Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.9, Fat 6.4, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 5.7, Sodium 466.1, Carbohydrate 48.4, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 3.5, Protein 11.4

BAKED PENNE WITH CORN, ZUCCHINI AND BASIL



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Enriched with two kinds of cheeses, this baked pasta showcases favorite summer vegetables at their seasonal best, including sweet corn, zucchini and fresh tomatoes. July 2009 Williams-Sonoma.

Provided by Docs Mom

Categories     Penne

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

kosher salt, to taste
1/2 lb penne
6 tablespoons olive oil, plus more as needed
2 ears corn, kernels cut off cob
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
8 zucchini, about 2 lb. total, cut into half-moons
1/2 yellow onion, diced
4 tomatoes, cored, seeded, cut into 1-inch chunks
1 tablespoon garlic, sliced
1 teaspoon fresh oregano, chopped
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/4 cup white wine
1/2 cup fresh basil, thinly sliced
6 ounces mozzarella cheese, grated
2 ounces parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 400ºF.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Generously salt the water, add the pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain the pasta and rinse under cold running water. Set aside.
  • In a 12-inch nonstick fry pan over medium-high heat, warm 3 Tbs. of the olive oil. Add the corn, season with salt and black pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the corn is lightly golden, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl. Set aside.
  • Return the pan to medium-high heat and warm the remaining 3 Tbs. olive oil. Working in batches, add the zucchini, season with salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini is tender and golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Add to the bowl with the corn. Repeat with the remaining zucchini, adding more oil to the pan as needed.
  • Set the pan over medium-low heat. Add the onion, 1 teaspoons salt and black pepper, to taste. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent, about 2 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, garlic, oregano and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes soften and begin to form a sauce, about 5 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute. Add the wine and cook until the wine has reduced and the sauce is fairly thick, about 3 minutes more.
  • Add the pasta, tomato sauce, basil, mozzarella and half of the Parmigiano-Reggiano to the bowl with the vegetables and stir to combine. Transfer to the fry pan and sprinkle the remaining Parmigiano-Reggiano on top. Transfer the pan to the oven and bake until golden brown on top, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve warm.

PENNE WITH BASIL-SEAFOOD SAUCE



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Provided by Nicholas Puniello

Categories     Pasta     Sauté     Basil     Scallop     Shrimp     Bon Appétit     Boston     Massachusetts

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 pound bay scallops
10 ounces uncooked shrimp, peeled, deveined
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/3 pounds tomatoes, seeded, chopped
1 cup chopped fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried
3/4 cup bottled clam juice
1/2 cup whipping cream
1/2 pound penne, freshly cooked

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add scallops and shrimp and sauté until just cooked through, about 3 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer seafood to bowl. Add garlic to same skillet; sauté 1 minute. Add tomatoes and half of basil; simmer until sauce thickens, about 10 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high. Add clam juice and cream and simmer until thickened to sauce consistency, about 6 minutes. Add penne, seafood, remaining basil and toss. Season with salt and pepper.

SAUSAGE AND PEPPER PENNE



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This recipe is the best when made using farmer's sausage, but any sausage links will do. Add the red pepper flakes at the end for a little kick, or leave them out if spice isn't for you.

Provided by Chelsey Carr

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 ½ cups dry penne pasta
4 ½ teaspoons coconut oil
1 pound smoked sausage (such as farmer's sausage), sliced
1 onion, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 orange bell pepper, sliced
1 (8 ounce) package mushrooms, sliced
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat, and cook and stir sausage, onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, orange bell pepper, and mushrooms until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, minced garlic, garlic powder, oregano, basil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes into vegetable mixture; bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
  • Drain pasta and spoon onto plates and top with sauce mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 637.7 calories, Carbohydrate 85.3 g, Cholesterol 49.2 mg, Fat 22.3 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 26.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 1662.5 mg, Sugar 12.7 g

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, firm zucchini and bell peppers. Look for vegetables that are brightly colored and free of blemishes.
  • Slice the vegetables thinly. This will help them cook evenly and quickly.
  • Use a large skillet or wok to cook the vegetables. This will give them plenty of room to spread out and cook evenly.
  • Cook the vegetables over medium-high heat. This will help them to caramelize and develop a slightly smoky flavor.
  • Add the basil and garlic towards the end of cooking. This will prevent them from burning and losing their flavor.
  • Season the sauce to taste with salt and pepper. You may also want to add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little extra heat.
  • Serve the sauce over cooked penne or your favorite pasta. You can also use it as a dipping sauce for bread or vegetables.

Conclusion:

This hot zucchini and pepper basil sauce with penne is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight meal. The sauce is made with fresh zucchini, bell peppers, basil, and garlic, and it is tossed with cooked penne pasta. The result is a flavorful and satisfying dish that is sure to please everyone at the table.

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