Zucchini with Pumpkin Blossom Cream Sauce and Tomatoes is a classic Italian dish that combines fresh, seasonal ingredients to create a delicious and elegant meal. The zucchini is tender and flavorful, while the pumpkin blossom cream sauce adds a rich and creamy texture. The tomatoes provide a bright acidity that balances out the other flavors. This dish is perfect for a summer lunch or dinner, and it can be served with a variety of side dishes, such as roasted potatoes, grilled chicken, or a simple salad.
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ZUCCHINI WITH PUMPKIN BLOSSOM CREAM SAUCE AND TOMATOES
One of the benefits of having a vegetable garden is creating recipe mashups with what is available. I have lots of zucchini, tomatoes, and basil every year, but this year I made room for a pumpkin patch. It is getting late in the season, and I really want the plant to focus on the fruit it already has, so I am harvesting the blossoms. The pumpkin blossom sauce may be the best thing I have ever eaten. This made enough for 2 large main-dish servings.
Provided by Syd
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash
Time 30m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Melt butter with olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced onion; cook, stirring frequently, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add pumpkin blossoms and cook until wilted, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove skillet from heat. Transfer contents to a blender, add cream, and blend until smooth. Season with salt and set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a clean pan over medium heat. Cook sliced onion and zucchini until soft but not browned or sloppy, about 5 minutes.
- Divide zucchini between 2 dinner plates or pasta bowls and top with pumpkin sauce, fresh tomatoes, and basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.8 calories, Carbohydrate 12.5 g, Cholesterol 35.6 mg, Fat 25.2 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 142.8 mg, Sugar 6.4 g
ZUCCHINI BLOSSOMS STUFFED WITH TOMATOES AND PARMESAN
Categories Cheese Tomato Vegetable Appetizer Side Bake Parmesan Zucchini Spring Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat 15x10x2-inch oval baking dish with 1 tablespoon oil. Heat 5 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add breadcrumbs and thyme and stir until breadcrumbs are lightly toasted, about 3 minutes. Transfer to large bowl. Mix in tomatoes, cheese, eggs, garlic, salt and pepper.
- Fill zucchini blossoms with breadcrumb mixture, using about 2 teaspoons for small blossoms and 1 tablespoon for large blossoms (be careful not to tear blossoms). Sprinkle any remaining breadcrumb mixture over baking dish. Place zucchini atop breadcrumbs in dish. Drizzle remaining 2 tablespoons oil over. (Can be made 8 hours ahead. Cover; chill.)
- Bake until zucchini are tender, about 30 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges.
TO DIE FOR ZUCCHINI AND TOMATOES !!!!
OK this is sooooooooo Good. I could eat this 3 times a night and not get sick of it. Zesty and spicy and very tasty.The tomatoes really add to the flavor
Provided by Shirl J 831
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Chop finely the onion.
- Slice the zucchini (not to thick).
- Saute the zucchini with the onion, garlic.
- Add all your seasonings.
- Saute this for a few minutes in a pan sprayed with butter pam.
- Do not saute too long as you do not want the zucchini soft.
- Add the tomatoes and simmer few minutes.
- Remove from heat and serve on plates adding parmesan cheese on top.
PASTA WITH TOMATO, ZUCCHINI AND CREAM SAUCE
Provided by John Rockwell
Categories dinner, pastas, main course
Time 20m
Yield 3 to 4 servings, depending on appetites
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Add oil to skillet. When oil is hot, add the garlic and saute 30 seconds.
- Add zucchini and stir-fry two minutes.
- Add tomatoes and saute for three minutes. Then add tomato sauce and simmer for 10 minutes. Taste first and, if necessary, add salt and sugar. (Mr. Perlman suggests adding the sugar only to counteract the acidity of the tomatoes.)
- Just before serving, add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese; cook for five minutes. Serve with the pasta prepared al dente.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 505, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 73 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 17 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 900 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams
CREAMY SUN-DRIED TOMATO PASTA SAUCE WITH PUMPKIN
Make and share this Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Sauce With Pumpkin recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Mandy
Categories Vegetable
Time 23m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook fettucine according to pkt directions.
- Wile fettucine is cooking heat oil & cook bacon & onion together for 2-3 mins until onions are softened. Add pumpkin & cook for a further 2 minutes.
- Stir in tomato paste, chicken stcok & cream. Place a lid on the pan & simmer for 10 mins, stirring occasionally, or until pumpkin is soft & sauce has thickened.
- Season with black pepper & serve sauce over pasta garnished with pine nuts, basil & parmesan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 565.7, Fat 16.6, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 110, Sodium 489.9, Carbohydrate 85.2, Fiber 2, Sugar 7.7, Protein 20.1
CREAMY TOMATO BASIL ZUCCHINI "LINGUINI" RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: olive oil, chicken breast, cherry tomatoes, salt, pepper, garlic powder, dried basil, zucchinis, salt, olive oil, garlic, chicken broth, greek yogurt, parmesan cheese, dried basil
Provided by Mercedes Sandoval
Categories Dinner
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Use a peeler to thinly slice zucchini into "linguini" noodles. Set aside in a bowl and mix with salt. Let sit for 20 minutes to draw moisture out of the noodles. Drain the zucchini with a clean dish cloth or paper towels.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Add in chicken breast, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Cook until no longer pink. Add in zucchini noodles, cherry tomatoes, and dried basil. Cook for an additional minute and remove from heat. Set aside in a bowl.
- Heat olive oil for for the creamy sauce in the skillet. Add in garlic cloves and cook for about 30 seconds. Add in chicken broth to cool skillet, and reduce heat to low. (This step is important: if skillet is too hot, the Greek yogurt will curdle, so allow it to cool down before adding it in).
- Add in Greek yogurt, parmesan, and dried basil. Mix until well combined. Add in the chicken, zoodles, and tomato mixture. Mix together and then remove from heat.
- Serve and garnish with fresh chopped basil, as desired.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 553 calories, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 41 grams, Sugar 16 grams
ZUCCHINI WITH PUMPKIN BLOSSOM CREAM SAUCE AND TOMATOES
One of the benefits of having a vegetable garden is creating recipe mashups with what is available. I have lots of zucchini, tomatoes, and basil every year, but this year I made room for a pumpkin patch. It is getting late in the season, and I really want the plant to focus on the fruit it already has, so I am harvesting the blossoms. The pumpkin blossom sauce may be the best thing I have ever eaten. This made enough for 2 large main-dish servings.
Provided by Syd
Categories Squash Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Melt butter with olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced onion; cook, stirring frequently, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add pumpkin blossoms and cook until wilted, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove skillet from heat. Transfer contents to a blender, add cream, and blend until smooth. Season with salt and set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a clean pan over medium heat. Cook sliced onion and zucchini until soft but not browned or sloppy, about 5 minutes.
- Divide zucchini between 2 dinner plates or pasta bowls and top with pumpkin sauce, fresh tomatoes, and basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.8 calories, Carbohydrate 12.5 g, Cholesterol 35.6 mg, Fat 25.2 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 142.8 mg, Sugar 6.4 g
ZUCCHINI IN TOMATO SAUCE
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil, add the garlic and cook 3 minutes. Add tomatoes and bring to a boil. Simmer slowly for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add salt, sugar, pepper and tomato paste and simmer again for 10 minutes. Add the zucchini and cook until just pierceable (about 15 minutes). Stir in the chopped basil and cool. Serve cold.
Tips:
- When selecting zucchini, choose firm and unwaxed ones. The smaller ones are typically more tender and flavorful.
- To prepare the pumpkin blossoms, remove the pistil and stamens inside the blossom. This will help prevent a bitter taste.
- When making the cream sauce, use a good quality chicken broth for the best flavor. You can also use vegetable broth if you prefer.
- Be careful not to overcook the zucchini. It should be cooked through but still retain a slight crunch.
- If you don't have access to fresh pumpkin blossoms, you can substitute 1/4 cup of pumpkin puree.
Conclusion:
Zucchini with Pumpkin Blossom Cream Sauce and Tomatoes is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The delicate flavor of the zucchini and pumpkin blossoms is complemented perfectly by the creamy sauce and tangy tomatoes. This dish is sure to impress your guests, and it is also relatively easy to make. So next time you are looking for a unique and flavorful dish to serve, give this recipe a try.
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