PASTA INVERNO (WINTER VEGETABLE PASTA)

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A delicious and economical twist on a pasta primavera, this winter dish has been a favorite of vegetarian clients for years. It was born from a Sicilian side dish for Pumpkin Agrodolce (literally sour and sweet), taught to me by one of my first master chefs, but this is a meal that stands alone.

Provided by Karen Barris Calabro

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 1h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound whole grain bow-tie pasta
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 cups peeled, seeded, and cubed winter squash
1 sweet onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 cup fresh green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
½ cup pitted kalamata olives
2 tablespoons minced garlic
3 cups torn fresh spinach
½ cup red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
½ teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
½ teaspoon cracked black pepper, or to taste
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook bow-tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 9 minutes. Drain.
  • Heat olive oil in a deep skillet over high heat. Add winter squash, onion, and red bell pepper; cook, stirring with a wooden spoon and scraping the bottom of the skillet, until browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, green beans, olives, and garlic. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until green beans are tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir spinach, red wine vinegar, sugar, basil, salt, and black pepper into the skillet. Cook and stir until spinach starts to wilt, about 1 minute. Add drained pasta; cook and stir until tender and coated with sauce, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top and toss well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 849.7 calories, Carbohydrate 111.9 g, Cholesterol 8.8 mg, Fat 37.2 g, Fiber 18.3 g, Protein 23.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 847 mg, Sugar 19.6 g

Haris Shahin
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I'm not a huge fan of pasta, but this dish was really good. The roasted vegetables and creamy sauce made it irresistible.


Shantal Talnis2
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This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Devin Vikturek
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The roasted vegetables in this dish are so good. I could eat them all by themselves.


Md. Hossin
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This is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter night.


Chez Chamakese
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I made this dish for my vegetarian friends and they loved it. It's a great way to get your veggies in.


Simaya Young
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This pasta dish is so flavorful and satisfying. I highly recommend it!


IrfanYash Raaza
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. I love the roasted vegetables and the creamy sauce.


GENE THE MEAN
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This is one of my favorite pasta dishes. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


yusuf ismail
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I made this dish for a dinner party last night and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.


mumtaaz bashiru
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This pasta dish was a hit with my family! The roasted vegetables were flavorful and the sauce was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.