Best 6 Rotelle With Roasted Corn Braised Zucchini Roasted Garlic Oregano And Feta Recipes

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If summer had a flavor, it would be a combination of juicy roasted corn, sweet braised zucchini, roasted garlic, earthy oregano, and sharp feta cheese. This hearty, Mediterranean-inspired pasta dish not only looks stunning with its medley of colors, but it also tantalizes the taste buds with its explosion of fresh ingredients. In this article, we'll guide you through a step-by-step recipe for a pasta dish that will make everyone at your table smile. Rotelle, a small wheel-shaped pasta, acts as the perfect vessel for the flavorful sauce, soaking up all the goodness and providing a satisfying bite.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ROASTED CORN AND GARLIC COUSCOUS



Roasted Corn and Garlic Couscous image

Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Cooking spray
4 garlic cloves, peeled
4 ears fresh corn on the cob or about 2 cups frozen whole kernel corn
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup uncooked couscous
1/4 cup chopped green onions
2 tablespoons chopped pimento

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • Wrap garlic cloves tightly in foil and place on prepared baking sheet. Arrange corn on baking sheet next to garlic and sprinkle corn with the salt. Roast for 15 to 20 minutes, until garlic is soft and corn is golden, turning every 5 minutes to prevent corn from burning. Unwrap garlic and mince. Slice kernels from corn cob.
  • Combine garlic, corn kernels and chicken broth in a medium saucepan. Set pan over medium-high heat and bring mixture to a boil. Stir in couscous, remove from heat, cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and stir in green onions and pimento, and toss to combine.

ROTELLE WITH ROASTED ZUCCHINI AND ITALIAN SAUSAGE



Rotelle with Roasted Zucchini and Italian Sausage image

Categories     Pasta     Appetizer     Quick & Easy     Yogurt     Mint     Sausage     Zucchini     Gourmet

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 1/2 pounds zucchini, scrubbed and sliced thin crosswise
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 pounds fresh Italian sausage
1/4 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves, minced, or 2 teaspoons dried mint combined with 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley leaves
2/3 cup plain yogurt at room temperature
1/2 pound rotelle (corkscrew-shaped pasta) or penne (quill-shaped pasta)

Steps:

  • Arrange the zucchini in a jelly-roll pan, drizzle it with the oil, and roast it in the middle of a preheated 450°F. oven, stirring occasionally, for 15 to 20 minutes, or until it is golden. While the zucchini is roasting, discard the casings from the sausage, in a heavy skillet cook the meat over moderate heat, stirring and breaking up the lumps, until it is no longer pink, and transfer it with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. In a large bowl stir together the zucchini, the sausage, the mint, the yogurt, and salt and pepper to taste. In a kettle of boiling salted water boil the rotelle until it is al dente, drain it well, and toss it with the zucchini mixture.

ROASTED CORN AND GARLIC RICE



Roasted Corn and Garlic Rice image

"I usually roast quite a few ears of corn when they are on sale and freeze what I don't use at that time," writes Marilyn Rodriguez of Fairbanks, Alaska. "This is a wonderful side dish to go with a fish fry, barbecue or almost any summer meal. It's a constant at my house."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 ears sweet corn in husks
2 to 3 garlic cloves, peeled
2-1/4 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
2 cups chicken broth
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Carefully peel back husks from corn to within 1-in. of bottom; remove silk. Rewrap corn in husks. Place garlic cloves on a piece of heavy-duty foil; drizzle with 1/4 teaspoon oil. Fold foil around garlic and seal tightly. Place corn and garlic directly on oven rack. Bake at 400° for 30 minutes. Remove corn; bake garlic 5-10 minutes longer or until softened., Remove garlic from foil and place in a small bowl; cool. Mash with a fork. When corn is cool enough to handle, remove corn from cobs with a sharp knife., In a large saucepan, heat remaining oil over medium heat. Add rice; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Gradually add the broth, bay leaf, salt, pepper and roasted garlic. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-13 minutes or until heated through. Stir in roasted corn; cover and cook 7-10 minutes longer or until rice is tender. Discard bay leaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 628mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GARLIC OREGANO ZUCCHINI



Garlic Oregano Zucchini image

I've found that this flavorful side dish complements almost any main course, from chicken to fish. If you like, use half yellow summer squash for a colorful variation on classic zucchini recipes. -Teresa Kraus, Cortez, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons canola oil
4 medium zucchini, sliced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook and stir the garlic in oil over medium heat for 1 minute. Add the zucchini, oregano, salt and pepper. Cook and stir for 4-6 minutes or until zucchini is crisp-tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 301mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic exchanges

GARLIC ROTELLE



Garlic Rotelle image

Make and share this Garlic Rotelle recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MizzNezz

Categories     European

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups cooked and drained rotelle pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup freshly grated romano cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • In lg skillet, over med-hi heat, combine pasta, oil, and garlic.
  • Cook and stir for 5 minutes.
  • Add remaining ingredients.
  • Stir well.

ROASTED CORN WITH OREGANO



Roasted Corn With Oregano image

An alternative to plain corn. I can't believe it's not butter is also a good alternative for the dairy ingredient.

Provided by Pneuma

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 2 corn, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 ears whole corn, peeled with hairs removed
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1/4 cup salted butter (soft or melted)
aluminum foil

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 225 Celsius.
  • Mix melted butter with oregano. Nuking the butter for 30 secs in the microwave speeds things up.
  • Spread or brush butter/oregano mixture on corn, making sure to cover all.
  • Wrap each corn with foil and bake for 30 mins, turning it around after 20 mins for even baking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.1, Fat 24.5, SaturatedFat 14.9, Cholesterol 61, Sodium 218.3, Carbohydrate 20.1, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 6.5, Protein 3.7

Tips:

  • To save time, use frozen corn kernels instead of roasting fresh corn.
  • If you don't have time to roast garlic, you can use jarred minced garlic.
  • If you don't have feta cheese, you can substitute grated Parmesan or crumbled goat cheese.
  • For a vegetarian version of this dish, omit the chicken stock and use vegetable broth instead.
  • Serve this dish with a side of crusty bread or rice to soak up the delicious sauce.

Conclusion:

This flavorful and colorful pasta dish is perfect for a summer meal. The roasted corn, zucchini, and garlic add a smoky and sweet flavor to the dish, while the feta cheese and oregano add a creamy and tangy finish. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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