With its sunshine-yellow blossoms, summer squash is a harbinger of warm weather, easily found at farmers markets and in backyard gardens. This versatile vegetable isn't just for frying or grilling. Its mild flavor makes it a welcome addition to salads, soups, stews, and pasta dishes. This recipe for summer squash pasta with roasted red pepper sauce from Tasty is a great way to enjoy the flavors of summer. The roasted red pepper sauce is a piquant, creamy complement to the tender squash and pasta.
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SUMMER SQUASH PASTA PRIMAVERA
SINCE I eat very little meat, I'm always on the lookout for vegetarian and low-fat recipes. I came up with this recipe after a lot of experimenting. I used tomatoes as a base for the sauce, and my version of pasta primavera has been enjoyed by both family and friends.-Clara DelVitto, Midlothian, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute onion and green pepper in oil until crisp-tender. Add the zucchini, yellow squash and mushrooms; saute for 1 minute. Add tomatoes and basil. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Toss with pasta; sprinkle with cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 296 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 170mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
ROASTED RED ONION AND SQUASH PASTA
Ready in under 30 minutes, this delicious vegetarian meal is a veritable symphony of hearty flavors everyone in the family will love.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Seasonal Recipes Fall Recipes Butternut Squash Recipes
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. On a rimmedbaking sheet, toss onions, squash, and sagewith oil. Season with salt and pepper.Arrange in a single layer and roast untiltender, about 25 minutes, rotating sheetand tossing vegetables halfway through.
- Meanwhile, in a large pot of boilingsalted water, cook pasta according topackage instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup pastawater; drain pasta and return to pot.Add vegetables and cheese and tossto combine, adding enough pasta waterto create a thin sauce that coats pasta.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 380 g, Fat 9 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 13 g
ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: butternut squash, white onion, olive oil, salt, pepper, nutmeg, vegetable broth, almond milk, garlic, red pepper flakes, dried sage, broccoli, whole wheat pasta, grated parmesan cheese
Provided by Spencer Kombol
Categories Dinner
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Add butternut squash and onion to a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, and season with olive oil, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes, or until tender.
- Add roasted squash and onion to a food processor or blender. Add vegetable broth, almond milk, and blend until smooth.
- In a large sauce pot over medium heat, add olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, and sage. Cook for about 1 minute, or until fragrant. Add squash puree and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
- Add cooked pasta and steamed broccoli and stir to combine.
- Top with Parmesan, and serve.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 624 calories, Carbohydrate 93 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 12 grams, Sugar 13 grams
SUMMER SQUASH PASTA WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER SAUCE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: red bell peppers, olive oil, shallots, garlic, large yellow squash, large zucchinis, salt, pepper, cornstarch, red pepper flake, milk, fresh basil
Provided by Kahnita Wilkerson
Categories Lunch
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oven to 500°F (260°C).
- Spiralize the yellow squash and zucchinis into a large bowl.
- Bring a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
- Sauté shallots and garlic until golden brown and soft, about 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and stir. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Quarter and deseed the red bell peppers and arrange onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
- Roast the red peppers until black and charred bits appear, about 25-30 minutes.
- Carefully remove the red peppers from the oven and remove the charred black bits.
- Transfer the roasted peppers to a blender and add salt, pepper, cornstarch, red pepper flakes, sautéed shallot and garlic, and milk. Blend on high speed until creamy. Set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
- Pour the pepper sauce in the skillet to thicken and simmer, about 2-3 minutes. Reduce heat to low and continue simmering.
- Add the spiralized veggies and stir to coat, cooking for 2-3 minutes.
- Add basil and stir, 2-3 minutes.
- Serve with red pepper flakes and basil.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 calories, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 11 grams
SUMMER SQUASH 'PASTA' WITH RICOTTA
Ribbons of summer squash coated in a garlic and red pepper flake spiked ricotta sauce. A healthy, fresh alternative to gluten free pasta!
Provided by GlutenFreeBlondie
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Using a vegetable peeler, peel one strip off of the first squash, lengthwise. Discard first strip (since it's all skin). Rotating the squash, continue peeling the squash so each strip has a thin sliver of skin. Once there is no skin left, use the peeler to slice around the remainder of the squash until you hit the seeds. Repeat with other two squashes.
- In a large pan over medium heat, heat enough oil to cover the bottom of the pan. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, and cook for 2-3 minutes. Once the garlic starts to turn golden, add the slivers of squash and a dash of salt and pepper. Using tongs, toss to coat and drizzle a little more oil if the squash looks dry. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the slivers start to wilt. At this point, add the tomatoes and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Remove the pan from heat and immediately stir in ricotta and fresh basil. Use the tongs to work the ricotta into a sauce, ensuring each strand of squash is coated.
- Serve immediately or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 121.8, Fat 3.9, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 12.7, Sodium 61.4, Carbohydrate 15.9, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 8.6, Protein 9.1
ROASTED RED PEPPER CREAM SAUCE
A light and creamy sauce with puree of roasted red peppers as the base. It is excellent on any type of pasta, but tortellini or ravioli seems to be the best match. The prep time is rather long, but the result is definitely worth it. Freezes well. In fact, the taste may improve slightly.
Provided by BOB BAILEY
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes Creamy
Time 50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat broiler. Lightly coat the red peppers with olive oil. Grill peppers under the broiler until the skin is blackened, and the flesh has softened slightly. Place peppers in a paper bag or resealable plastic bag to cool for approximately 45 minutes.
- Remove the seeds and skin from the peppers (the skin should come off the peppers easily now). Cut peppers into small pieces.
- In a skillet, cook and stir the garlic, basil, and red peppers in 3 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Cook for 10 minutes, so that the flavors mix.
- Place mixture in blender (careful it is hot), and puree to desired consistency. Return puree to skillet, and reheat to a boil. Stir in the half-and-half and the Romano cheese; cook and stir until the cheese melts. Add the butter, and stir until melted. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.6 calories, Carbohydrate 5.9 g, Cholesterol 41.5 mg, Fat 18.9 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 257.7 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH RED SAUCE
This fabulous, meatless main dish is a great way to get the kids to eat lots of vegetables...and a great way for you to use some of the fresh harvest from your garden. - Kathryn Pehl Prescott, Arizona
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cut squash in half lengthwise; discard seeds. Place squash, cut side down, on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 14-16 minutes or until tender. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the tomatoes, mushrooms, green pepper, carrot, onion, Italian seasoning and pepper in oil for 6-8 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in tomato sauce; heat through., When squash is cool enough to handle, use a fork to separate strands. Place squash on a serving platter; top with sauce. Sprinkle with cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 135 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 372mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SAUTéED SUMMER SQUASH WITH RED PEPPER AND ONION
This is the time of year when, no matter what part of the country you live in, tables at farmers' markets are piled high with summer squash, mounds of it: yellow, light green and dark, round and long. This is a vegetable that expresses itself well in a wide range of dishes; just about every cuisine in the world knows how to show it off. It's an excellent low-calorie food, with only 19 calories per cup of raw squash. This dish is great on its own as a side dish, but it can also be incorporated into many other recipes.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Time 20m
Yield Serves 6 to 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat and add the onion. Cook, stirring often, until tender, 5 to 8 minutes, and add the garlic, summer squash, red pepper, and about 3/4 teaspoon salt. Turn the heat to medium-high and cook, stirring, until the squash is translucent and the red pepper tender, about 10 minutes. Add freshly ground pepper, taste and adjust salt. Stir in the parsley and remove from the heat. Serve as a side dish, or use as a filling for a vegetable tart, gratin, or frittata.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 51, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 248 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams
ROASTED SQUASH & RED ONION PASTA
Make and share this Roasted Squash & Red Onion Pasta recipe from Food.com.
Provided by PinkCherryBlossom
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 55m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 200C/gas 6/fan 180°C
- Peel and deseed the squash; cut it into mouthful-sized chunks and tip into a roasting tin.
- Peel the onions, leaving the root intact.
- Cut each, through the root, into eight wedges and put them in the tin.
- Add the garlic to the tin with 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
- Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper, then toss everything together with your hands until all the ingredients are glistening.
- Roast for 45 minutes, until everything has browned nicely.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large pan of salted water following the timings given on the packet.
- Drain the pasta, reserving about 4 tbsp of the cooking water.
- Remove the tin from the oven and add the cooking water and crème fraîche, stirring everything together lightly.
- Tip in the pasta and toss well.
- Serve with a sprinkling of freshly grated Parmesan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 596.2, Fat 10.6, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 30.8, Sodium 30.1, Carbohydrate 122.2, Fiber 18.6, Sugar 12.4, Protein 11.9
SUMMER PENNE PASTA
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
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
WINTER RED SAUCE OVER SPAGHETTI SQUASH
This is an Italian meal especially constructed with the winter months in mind. When fresh is hard to find, this is a great tasting light meal to take the place of the traditional heavy winter meals.
Provided by Ginger
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash Winter Squash Spaghetti Squash
Time 1h5m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Place the spaghetti squash cut side down on a baking dish. Fill the baking dish with about 1 inch of water.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the flesh of the squash is tender and the skin is easily pierced with a fork, about 45 minutes.
- After squash goes in the oven, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the vegan sausage, onion, bell pepper, and garlic; cook and stir until vegetables are tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Add mushrooms, and cook for 3 more minutes. Stir the tomato sauce, tomato paste, water, Italian seasoning, brown sugar, sea salt, and black pepper. Cover and simmer while the squash continues to cook, about 35 minutes.
- Scoop the flesh from the squash onto a plate, and use two forks to separate and fluff up the strands of squash. Top with the sauce to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 249 calories, Carbohydrate 35.3 g, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 1529.8 mg, Sugar 15.2 g
Tips:
- Choose the right squash: Look for small, firm summer squash with smooth skin. Avoid any squash that is bruised or has blemishes.
- Roast the squash properly: Roasting the squash brings out its natural sweetness and flavor. Make sure to toss the squash with olive oil and salt before roasting, and roast it until it is tender and slightly browned.
- Use a good quality pasta: The pasta is a key component of this dish, so it's important to use a good quality pasta that will hold its shape when cooked.
- Make sure the sauce is flavorful: The roasted red pepper sauce is what really makes this dish special. Make sure to use ripe red peppers and plenty of garlic and herbs.
- Garnish with fresh herbs: Fresh herbs add a pop of color and flavor to this dish. Use basil, parsley, or oregano.
Conclusion:
Summer squash pasta with roasted red pepper sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer meal. The roasted squash is tender and flavorful, the sauce is creamy and tangy, and the pasta is perfectly cooked. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.
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