Best 8 Penne With Eggplant Zucchini And Yellow Squash Recipes

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Looking for a delightful vegetarian dish that is not only flavorful but also packed with the goodness of fresh vegetables? Look no further than the delectable combination of penne with eggplant, zucchini, and yellow squash. This vibrant recipe promises a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey where the subtle sweetness of zucchini, the earthy notes of eggplant, and the delicate flavor of yellow squash come together in perfect harmony, creating a dish that will surely become a favorite in your kitchen.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

PASTA WITH EGGPLANT AND ZUCCHINI



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This timeless summer pasta dish was brought to The Times in 1991 by Pierre Franey in one of his 60-Minute Gourmet columns. Like so many of his dishes, it is at once elegant and easy, and no trouble to put together on a weeknight. Sauté the sliced eggplant and zucchini until golden while you make a quick sauce of canned crushed tomatoes, olive oil, garlic and herbs in another pot. Throw everything together, and simmer for about 15 minutes. Toss with cooked pasta and a shower of Parmesan. Dig in.

Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, easy, pastas, main course

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
4 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
2 tablespoons dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 pound eggplant
1/2 pound zucchini
3/4 pound dry pasta, like ziti, fusilli, shells or rigatoni
4 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh basil
4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a saucepan and add the garlic. Cook and stir without browning. Add the tomatoes, parsley, oregano, pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Stir to blend, bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile cut off the ends of the eggplant and peel. Cut it into 1-inch cubes.
  • Cut the ends off the zucchini and slice into 1-inch thick slices.
  • Heat the remaining olive oil in a large skillet. When the oil is very hot, add the eggplant, zucchini, salt and pepper. Cook, tossing, until nicely browned and tender. Add to the tomato sauce. Mix well and cook for 15 minutes.
  • Drop the pasta into salted boiling water and cook to the desired degree of doneness. Drain and reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.
  • Return the pasta to the pot, add the reserved cooking liquid, the vegetable and sauce mixture, basil and Parmesan cheese. Toss and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 609, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 91 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 12 grams, Protein 22 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 1150 milligrams, Sugar 17 grams

SAUSAGE AND SQUASH PENNE



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I love using frozen cooked winter squash because the hard work-peeling, chopping and cooking-is all done for me. - Jennifer Roberts, South Burlington, Vermont

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups uncooked penne pasta
1 package (12 ounces) frozen cooked winter squash
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cooked Italian sausage links (4 ounces each), sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Optional: Additional grated Parmesan cheese and minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Cook pasta and squash according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add sausage and onion; cook and stir until sausage is browned and onion is tender; keep warm., In a small bowl, mix the cooked squash, cheese, salt, parsley and pepper until blended. Drain pasta; transfer to a serving plate. Spoon squash mixture over pasta; top with sausage mixture. If desired, sprinkle with additional cheese and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 468 calories, Fat 26g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 705mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

EGGPLANT ZUCCHINI BOLOGNESE



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I roast the veggies while the pasta cooks, making this a quick dish. This meal in one blends rustic comfort with fresh flavors. -Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 package (16 ounces) penne pasta
1 small eggplant, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 medium yellow summer squash, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 can (28 ounces) tomato puree
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon brown sugar
8 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. , In a large bowl, combine the eggplant, zucchini, squash, onion, oil, garlic, salt and pepper. Transfer to two 15x10x1-in. baking pans coated with cooking spray. Bake at 425° for 20-25 minutes or until tender. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomato puree, Italian seasoning and brown sugar. , Drain pasta; stir in tomato mixture and roasted vegetables. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 378mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

PENNE WITH EGGPLANT, ZUCCHINI, AND YELLOW SQUASH



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From Weight Watchers Make It In Minutes. Per serving: 236 calories, 5 g fat, 2 mg cholesterol, 40 mg total carb. 4 g fiber, 8 g protein.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Penne

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (1 lb) eggplant, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 (6 ounce) zucchini, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 (6 ounce) yellow squash, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 onion, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch cubes
3/4 lb penne
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat the broiler.
  • Prepare 2 baking pans with nonstick cooking spray.
  • On the baking pans, place the eggplant, zucchini, yellow squash, onion, and bell pepper in a single layer.
  • Spray to coat well with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Broil, 7 inches from the heat, for about 15-20 minutes or until the vegetables are tender and browned; transfer to a large bowl.
  • Bring a large pot of water to boiling; add in penne and cook according to package directions; drain.
  • Add penne to the bowl with the vegetables; add in basil, parmesan, and oil; toss to coat.

ONE-POT PENNE WITH ZUCCHINI AND PARMESAN



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This simple summer pasta dish is the perfect way to dispatch that bumper crop of zucchini.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 medium zucchini
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
8 ounces penne pasta
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/3 cup grated Parmesan
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Shred zucchini on the large holes of a box grater. (You should have about 4 cups.) Toss with 1/2 teaspoon salt in a colander set over a bowl. Let stand 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta in a pot of generously salted boiling water until al dente. Drain pasta directly over zucchini in colander set in sink. Transfer both to pot; toss with olive oil, Parmesan, garlic, and red-pepper flakes. Season with coarse salt and freshly ground pepper. Serve, dressed with more oil and cheese.

PENNE WITH SUMMER SQUASH, ZUCCHINI AND SUGAR SNAP PEAS



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Make and share this Penne With Summer Squash, Zucchini and Sugar Snap Peas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by pEa_NuT

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb penne rigate
1 cup basic chicken stock
1/2 lb summer squash, seeded and julienned
1/2 lb zucchini, seeded and julienned
1/4 lb sugar snap pea
1/2 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup fresh basil leaf, thinly sliced
salt
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring 1/2 gallon of salted water to a boil. Add the penne and cook until al dente, about 7 to 9 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, bring the chicken stock to a boil in a skillet large enough to hold the vegetables. Add the vegetables to the chicken stock and steam, covered for about 3 to 4 minutes.
  • When the vegetables are just tender, add the cooked penne and the olive oil and toss until it is heated through.
  • Divide the pasta and vegetables evenly among 4 warmed plates or bowls. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and basil.
  • Adjust the salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 532.2, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 12.8, Sodium 289.9, Carbohydrate 93.9, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 5.8, Protein 23.2

ZUCCHINI AND YELLOW SQUASH WITH PESTO



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Categories     Food Processor     Cheese     Nut     Vegetable     Appetizer     Side     No-Cook     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Basil     Pine Nut     Squash     Zucchini     Summer     Yellow Squash     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 6 as a side dish

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup packed fresh basil leaves
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan (1 ounce)
1 tablespoon pine nuts
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound zucchini (about 2 large)
1/2 pound yellow squash (about 1 large)

Steps:

  • In a food processor purée together basil, Parmesan, pine nuts, salt, lemon juice, and oil until smooth and season with pepper.
  • With a mandoline or other manual slicer, cut zucchini and yellow squash lengthwise into very thin slices. Arrange slices in one layer, overlapping them slightly, on 2 large platters and drizzle pesto over slices. Chill zucchini and yellow squash, covered, at least 1 hour, to allow dressing to be absorbed, and up to 1 day.

SUMMER SQUASH AND BASIL PASTA



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Sautéed squash eventually gets jammy and saucy if cooked long enough, ideal as a way to coat big pieces of pasta.

Provided by Chris Morocco

Categories     Bon Appétit     Summer     Pasta     Yellow Squash     Squash     Zucchini     Garlic     Dinner     Quick & Easy     Quick and Healthy     Vegetarian     Parmesan     Basil

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup olive oil
8 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 pounds assorted summer squashes and zucchini, quartered lengthwise, sliced
Kosher salt
1 teaspoon Aleppo-style pepper, plus more for serving
12 ounces paccheri, ziti, or other large tube pasta
2 ounces Parmesan, grated (about 1/2 cup), plus more for serving
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup basil leaves

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium. Cook garlic, stirring occasionally, until very lightly browned around the edges, about 4 minutes. Add squash; season with salt. Cook, tossing occasionally, until squash begins to break down and gets jammy (they may start to stick to the skillet a bit, which means you are there!), 12-15 minutes. Toss in 1 tsp. Aleppo-style pepper.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until very al dente.
  • Transfer pasta to skillet using a slotted spoon or spider and add 1/2 cup pasta cooking liquid. Cook pasta, adding 2 oz. Parmesan in stages along with more pasta cooking liquid as needed, until sauce coats pasta and pasta is al dente. Toss in lemon juice and most of the basil.
  • Divide pasta among bowls and top with more Parmesan and Aleppo-style pepper and remaining basil.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, high-quality vegetables. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your dish.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan. If you add too many vegetables at once, they will not cook evenly.
  • Cook the vegetables over medium heat. This will help them to caramelize and develop flavor.
  • Season the vegetables generously. Salt, pepper, and garlic powder are all good choices.
  • Add a little bit of acid. A squeeze of lemon juice or a splash of white wine vinegar will brighten up the flavors.
  • Serve the vegetables immediately. They are best when they are hot and fresh.

Conclusion:

Penne with eggplant, zucchini, and yellow squash is a delicious and easy-to-make vegetarian dish. It is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a casual lunch. The vegetables are roasted until they are tender and flavorful, and the penne is cooked al dente. The dish is then tossed with a simple sauce made with olive oil, garlic, and Parmesan cheese. The result is a colorful and flavorful dish that is sure to please everyone at the table.

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