Best SautÉed Vegetables And Pasta Recipes

Pasta Spirals with Sauteed Vegetables, Olives and Smoked Mozzarella image

Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

16 ounces rotelle or fusilli pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 scallions, chopped (green and white parts)
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 to 3 carrots, chopped
2 cups broccoli florets
Salt and ground black pepper
1 cup reduced-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 cups snow peas, ends trimmed
1 cup Sauteed Wild Mushrooms, recipe follows
1/2 cup Greek olives
1/2 cup cubed smoked mozzarella cheese
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
6 cups mixed wild mushrooms
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme, or 1 teaspoon dried
Salt and ground black pepper

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and transfer to a large bowl. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add scallions and garlic and saute 1 minute. Add carrots and broccoli and saute 5 minutes, until vegetables are tender. Add 1/2 teaspoon each salt and black pepper and stir to coat. Add broth, tomatoes, snow peas, and mushrooms and bring to a simmer. Pour sauce over cooked pasta and toss to combine. Top with olives and smoked mozzarella cheese just before serving.
Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Add mushrooms and cook 3 to 5 minutes, until tender. Stir in thyme and cook 1 minute to heat through. Season with salt and black pepper.

SAUTÉED VEGETABLES AND PASTA image

Yield 4-6 people

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups dry pasta (rotini, farfalle, shells, penne, etc. - something chunky, preferably whole wheat/grain)
3 tbsp + 6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, separated
2 large shallots (or 1 medium onion), chopped
5-8 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
2 cups fresh broccoli florets (or 3 cups rapini), coarsely chopped
1 medium zucchini, quartered and sliced
3 oz (3 tbsp) sundried tomatoes, chopped
4 cups fresh spinach, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/4 cup parmesan or romano cheese, grated

Steps:

Fill a large saucepan or medium stockpot half full with water. Add a dash of salt and olive oil (optional). Bring to a boil. Add pasta. Cook pasta until approximately 8-10 minutes, or to preferred tenderness. Drain and set aside. In a large skillet or sauté pan, heat 3 tbsp oil over medium-low heat. Add shallots and garlic. Cook until shallots are translucent, about 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in sundried tomatoes and cook for an additional minute. Pour in half of the remaining olive oil. Add the broccoli and zucchini. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the broccoli is just cooked. Add spinach and cook stirring until spinach is wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Add basil and the remainder of oil, and cook for 1-2 minutes. Stir cooked pasta, salt, and pepper in with vegetables. Remove from heat. Separate into pasta serving bowls. (This should make 4 servings if no accompanying dishes are being served, 6 with sides.) Sprinkle with 1-2 tbsp cheese per serving.