Best 9 Zucchini Pork Penne Recipes

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"Zucchini pork penne" is a delightful dish that combines the flavors of tender pork, crisp zucchini, and flavorful penne pasta. It is a perfect meal for a weeknight dinner or a weekend lunch, and it is easy to make with ingredients that are readily available. This article will provide you with a comprehensive guide to creating the best "zucchini pork penne" recipe, ensuring a delicious and satisfying culinary experience.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

ZUCCHINI, PORK, AND PEPPERS



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This has been in our family for years. It's great for get togethers -- just to put out in an electric frying pan and let everyone enjoy. Serve on fresh Italian bread.

Provided by Mary Beth Hanford

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Vegetable     Zucchini Appetizer Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound ground pork
2 ½ cups cubed zucchini
4 Hungarian hot peppers, seeded and chopped
2 green bell peppers, seeded and chopped
garlic powder to taste
salt and pepper to taste
2 cups spaghetti sauce
1 (1 pound) loaf Italian bread, thickly sliced

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground pork until evenly browned.
  • Mix the zucchini, Hungarian hot peppers, and green bell peppers into the skillet. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir in the spaghetti sauce, and simmer 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve on Italian bread slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.3 calories, Carbohydrate 27.1 g, Cholesterol 25.4 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 11.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 414.1 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

ZUCCHINI PORK DINNER



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I work full-time, but I love to cook-so I need to rely on meals that are wholesome and fast. This dish deliciously combines both treats! Plus, I like the fact that it doesn't dirty a pile of pots and pans. -Helen Vail, Glenside, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 pound pork cutlets, cubed
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (12 ounces) tomato juice
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
Pinch cayenne pepper
3 medium zucchini, halved and cut into 1/2-inch slices
Hot cooked noodles

Steps:

  • In a skillet over medium heat, cook pork in oil until browned, about 5 minutes. Add onion and garlic; cook for 5 minutes or until onion is tender. Add tomato juice and seasonings; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Add the zucchini; cook and stir until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Serve over noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 444mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

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.

JIFFY GROUND PORK SKILLET



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Some people call it dinner hour, but many of us call it rush hour. Slow down the pace with this so-simple mouthwatering ground pork meal. The only thing you'll have left over is time to share with your family at the table. -Brigitte Schaller, Flemington, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-1/2 cups uncooked penne pasta
1 pound ground pork
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook pork and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 5 minutes to allow flavors to blend., Drain pasta; add to skillet. Stir in zucchini. Cover and cook for 3-5 minutes or until zucchini is crisp-tender. Freeze option: Transfer individual portions of cooled pasta mixture to freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little tomato sauce if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 408mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

ZUCCHINI PARMESAN



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Delicious and easy way to use zucchini!

Provided by Mary Jo

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 45m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 large zucchini, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (16 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • In a large pot boil the zucchini until tender; drain. Meanwhile, in a medium frying pan heat the olive oil over medium heat and saute the onion and garlic until the onion is tender.
  • Combine the zucchini, onion and garlic in a 9x12 inch casserole dish, and mix well. Pour the spaghetti sauce over the mixture and stir well. Top with mozzarella cheese (use more or less depending on your preference).
  • Bake in preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until heated through and cheese is bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217 calories, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 16.3 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 512.3 mg, Sugar 12.2 g

CREAMY GARLIC PORK PENNE WITH ZUCCHINI AND FETA STOVETOP COOKING



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Comfort pasta is great any time of the year, but in mid-holiday season rush? It's almost a requirement. Here, we've got penne with ground pork, zucchini, and feta, a bit of freshness, a bit of protein, but also the necessary comfort cheese. Don't worry, you'll find that perfect toy for little Dylan, and we've got dinner covered for you.

Provided by Chef Sarah Thomsen

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

10 oz. Ground Pork
Info 4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
Info 8 oz. Cooked Penne Pasta
1 Zucchini
1 Lemon
Info ½ oz. Feta Cheese Crumbles
Info 1 Tbsp. Arrabbiata Pesto
1 tsp. Chopped Garlic
½ tsp. Garlic Salt
¼ tsp. Red Pepper Flakes

Steps:

  • Before You Cook If using any fresh produce, thoroughly rinse and pat dry Cooking Guidelines To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures: Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) | Seafood 145° F | Chicken 165° F | Ground Beef 160° F | Ground Turkey 165° F | Ground Pork 160° F Customize It Instructions If using 20 oz. ground pork, follow same instructions as 10 oz. ground pork, working in batches, if necessary. If using ground turkey, follow same instructions as ground pork in Step 3, breaking up turkey until no pink remains and turkey reaches minimum internal temperature, 7-9 minutes. If using chicken breasts, pat dry, and, on a separate cutting board, cut into 1" dice. Follow same instructions as ground pork in Step 3, stirring occasionally until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes. If using Impossible burger, follow same instructions as ground pork in Step 3, breaking up burger until heated through, 4-6 minutes. 1 Prepare the Ingredients Trim zucchini ends, quarter, and cut into 1/2" dice.Halve lemon lengthwise. Cut one half into wedges and juice the other half. 2 Cook the Zucchini Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat with 2 tsp. olive oil.Add zucchini to hot pan and stir occasionally until tender, 3-4 minutes. 3 Cook the Pork Add ground pork and garlic to hot pan. Break up pork until no pink remains and pork reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 5-7 minutes.Stir in red pepper flakes (to taste) and garlic salt. 4 Add Sauce and Finish Dish Add cream base, pesto, 1/4 tsp. salt, a pinch of pepper, and 1 Tbsp. lemon juice to hot pan. Bring to a simmer.Once simmering, remove from burner. Gently stir in pasta until combined and warm.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, garnishing with cheese. Squeeze lemon wedges over meal to taste. Bon appétit!

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PENNE WITH HERBED ZUCCHINI AND GOAT CHEESE



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Categories     Herb     Pasta     Sauté     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Goat Cheese     Zucchini     Summer     Gourmet

Yield Makes 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 ounces penne or other tubular pasta
3 medium zucchini
1 large garlic clove
2 teaspoons mixed fresh herbs such as rosemary, thyme, oregano, and marjoram leaves
2 ounces (1/4 cup) soft mild goat cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Fill a 4-quart kettle three-fourths full with salted water and bring water to a boil for pasta.
  • Halve zucchini lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Thinly slice garlic lengthwise and finely chop herbs. Crumble goat cheese.
  • In a heavy skillet heat oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and sauté zucchini, stirring, until browned and just tender. Stir in garlic and herbs and sauté, stirring, 1 minute.
  • Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente and reserve 1 cup cooking water. Drain pasta in a colander and in a bowl toss with zucchini mixture, cheese, 1/4 cup reserved cooking water, and salt and pepper to taste, adding additional reserved cooking water if necessary.

ZUCCHINI AND PENNE TOSS



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Make and share this Zucchini and Penne Toss recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lori Mama

Categories     Penne

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons oil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
salt
4 garlic cloves, slivered
1 teaspoon Italian herb seasoning
1 red bell pepper
1 orange bell pepper, chopped
3 zucchini, coarsly grated
1/2 cup parmesan cheese or 1/2 cup feta, grated
4 cups penne pasta, cooked

Steps:

  • Over medium heat, saute the garlic along with the herb seasoning and pepper in the oil for 4 minutes.
  • Add the peppers and saute another 4 minutes stirring occasionally.
  • Increase heat to medium high, add the shredded zucchini and saute until heated through.
  • Season with salt to taste.
  • Toss the mixture with the warm pasta and cheese of choice.
  • Serve warm or cold.
  • Note: If using Feta it does not need to be grated just crumbled to the size you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 483.2, Fat 9.7, SaturatedFat 1.3, Sodium 17.8, Carbohydrate 92.5, Fiber 14.4, Sugar 6.2, Protein 10.4

ZUCCHINI PORK PENNE



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This easy pasta recipe is a nice change from the regular ones. The combination of zucchini and pork is deliciously different! VIDEO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJv84xPfjn4

Provided by CLUBFOODY

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 1/2 cups penne pasta, uncooked
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup red onion, chopped
1/2 cup red pepper, chopped
1 large garlic clove, pressed
1 lb ground lean pork
1/4 cup dry red wine
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (13 1/2 ounce) can tomato sauce (substitute with marinara sauce)
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1 teaspoon dried rosemary, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic salt (to taste)
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1/2 teaspoon black pepper (to taste)
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (to taste)
1/4 cup monterey jack jalapeno cheese, grated
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions.
  • In a large skillet over medium, heat oil. Add onion and sauté for 3 minutes. Add red pepper and cook for another 3 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add pork and cook until no longer pink. Add red wine and cook it down until liquid has almost evaporated.
  • Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, oregano, Italian seasoning, paprika, basil, rosemary, garlic salt and brown sugar; stir to combine. Reduce heat down to medium-low and cook for 10 to 15 minutes or until flavor blended.
  • Drain pasta and add to skillet. Add zucchini and sprinkle freshly ground black pepper and more garlic salt. Increase heat to medium, cover and cook until zucchini is tender, about 5 to 8 minutes. Add cheese and stir until melted. Remove from heat and sprinkle fresh parsley over. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 698.5, Fat 31.4, SaturatedFat 10.8, Cholesterol 86.3, Sodium 654.8, Carbohydrate 75.6, Fiber 11.9, Sugar 16.6, Protein 29.1

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, gather all of your ingredients and tools. This will help you stay organized and ensure that you don't forget anything.
  • Cook the Pork Thoroughly: Pork should be cooked to an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C). You can use a meat thermometer to ensure that the pork is cooked properly.
  • Don't Overcook the Zucchini: Zucchini is a delicate vegetable that can easily become overcooked. Cook it just until it is tender-crisp, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Use Fresh Herbs: Fresh herbs add a lot of flavor to this dish. If you can, use fresh basil, oregano, and thyme.
  • Serve Immediately: This dish is best served immediately after it is cooked. The pasta will start to absorb the sauce and become soggy if you let it sit for too long.

Conclusion:

Zucchini pork penne is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is packed with flavor and vegetables, and it can be made in under 30 minutes. So next time you're looking for a quick and healthy meal, give zucchini pork penne a try. You won't be disappointed!

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