PENNE AL ORTOLANO (PENNE WITH GARDEN VEGETABLES)
Seasonal vegetables can be substituted for the ones in this recipe. Lightly steamed green beans, broccoli or cauliflower broken into small pieces work well in place of the zucchini; shredded spinach or other greens can take the place of the eggplant.
Provided by Nancy Harmon Jenkins
Categories dinner, easy, lunch, quick, pastas, main course
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Core and seed peppers and cut them into 1/4-inch strips. Cut eggplant into cubes 1/2-inch or smaller.
- In large frying pan, saute garlic and peppers in 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-low heat until they are very soft. Remove and set aside in medium bowl. Add remaining oil to pan, and raise heat to medium-high. Add eggplant, and brown quickly, removing cubes as they brown and adding them to peppers.
- While vegetables cook, cut zucchini in half lengthwise, and then slice about 1/2-inch thick. Add zucchini pieces to pan, brown quickly on both sides, and add them to eggplant and peppers.
- Remove pan from heat, and immediately stir minced herbs into hot oil. Pour over vegetables and keep warm.
- Bring 5 to 6 quarts water to rolling boil. Add at least 2 tablespoons salt and then the pasta.
- While pasta is cooking, warm the tomato sauce in separate pan.
- Start testing pasta at 6 minutes. When pasta is done, drain it and turn it immediately into preheated bowl. Mix rapidly with hot tomato sauce. (Or drain pasta when it is not quite done, and finish cooking in sauce.) When sauce is thoroughly mixed in, add sauteed vegetables, and mix lightly. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 484, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 66 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 663 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams
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Shishir Babu
[email protected]I love the combination of vegetables in this recipe! The zucchini, tomatoes, and bell peppers are all so flavorful. The creamy sauce is the perfect finishing touch.
Farooq Butt
[email protected]This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some roasted zucchini and tomatoes, and they were perfect for this recipe. The creamy sauce brought everything together.
Zaib Jutt
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of creamy sauces, but this one was surprisingly light and flavorful. The vegetables were cooked perfectly, and the pasta was al dente. I'll definitely be making this again!
Rina
[email protected]This recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal! It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.
Saras - X
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the creamy sauce and the variety of vegetables. I'll definitely be making this again for my next party.
Lettie Barnard
[email protected]This pasta dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables! The vegetables are hidden in the creamy sauce, so they're not as noticeable. My kids loved it!
Habijul Islam
[email protected]I love how customizable this recipe is! I used a variety of vegetables from my garden, and I even added some grilled chicken for some extra protein. The creamy sauce was the perfect finishing touch.
Mangakane Mohlala
[email protected]This recipe was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it! The vegetables were roasted to perfection, and the creamy sauce was delicious. I served it with a side of crusty bread to soak up all the sauce.
Rajani Rajbhandari
[email protected]I'm always looking for new vegetarian pasta recipes, and this one did not disappoint! The vegetables were perfectly cooked and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.
Mueed Mueed
[email protected]This pasta dish is pure comfort food! The vegetables are hearty and flavorful, and the creamy sauce is rich and decadent. It's the perfect meal for a cold night.
RS Rubel Khan
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so versatile and can be made with whatever vegetables you have on hand. I've made it with zucchini, tomatoes, bell peppers, and mushrooms, and it's always delicious. The creamy sauce is also a nice touch.
Thandeka Cele
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and turned out great! I used a variety of vegetables from my garden, and the dish was packed with flavor. The creamy sauce was the perfect finishing touch. I highly recommend this recipe!
Foza Michelle
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of vegetarian pasta dishes, but this one was amazing! The vegetables were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was flavorful without being too heavy. I'll definitely be adding this to my regular rotation.
Dhushan Than
[email protected]This penne al ortolano recipe was a hit with my family! The garden-fresh vegetables added a delicious flavor, and the creamy sauce brought it all together. I'll definitely be making this again soon.