PASTA WITH SUMMER VEGETABLES

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Categories     Bean     Pasta     Tomato     Steam     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Zucchini     Summer     Gourmet

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 pounds fava beans, shelled (about 1 cup)
2 zucchini (about 1 pound) scrubbed, the skin and 1/4 inch of the flesh removed with a knife in wide strips and cut into 2-inch julienne strips, reserving the core for another use
2 pints cherry tomatoes, quartered lengthwise
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion, soaked in cold water for 10 minutes if strong
2 garlic cloves, minced and mashed to a paste with 1/2 teaspoon salt
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 2-inch julienne strips
3/4 cup fresh flat-leafed parsley leaves
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 pound gemellini (small pasta twists, available at some specialty foods shops) or other small tubular pasta
freshly grated Parmesan as an accompaniment if desired

Steps:

  • In a saucepan of boiling water boil the fava beans for 4 to 5 minutes, or until they are tender. Drain the beans, let them cool until they can be handled, and peel off and discard the tough outer skins. In a steamer set over boiling water steam the zucchini, covered, for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, or until it is just tender. In a large bowl combine the beans, the zucchini, the tomatoes, the onion, drained well if soaked, the garlic, the bell pepper, the parsley, the oil, and salt and black pepper to taste and toss the mixture until it is combined well. In a kettle of boiling salted water boil the gemellini until it is al dente, drain it, and while it is still hot add it to the vegetable mixture, tossing the mixture until it is combined well. Serve the pasta warm or at room temperature with the Parmesan.

sikiru bolashodun
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious meal. The vegetables are roasted to perfection and the pasta is cooked just right.


Hell Gamer
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I'm not usually a fan of vegetable pasta, but this dish was amazing! The vegetables were so flavorful and the sauce was creamy and delicious.


Hamiig 8568
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This dish is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Elochukwu Precious
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up summer vegetables. Literally the best veggie pasta ever.


Frederick Tonetti
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This is my new favorite pasta dish! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Pauline Akinyi
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


itzjiyabluepop
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This dish is a great way to use up summer vegetables. It's also a very healthy and flavorful meal.


Imran Gul
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I love this recipe! The vegetables are so flavorful and the sauce is delicious. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Nonkululeko Charmain
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The vegetables are roasted to perfection and the pasta is cooked just right.


Sohail Ansari
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I made this dish last night and it was amazing! The vegetables were so fresh and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Nobertlaleng Official
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This dish was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the combination of vegetables and pasta, and the sauce was flavorful and light.


animeprince204
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Absolutely delicious! The flavors of the fresh summer vegetables really shine through, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.