Best Summer Garden Pasta With Chicken Sausage Recipes

RUSTIC SUMMER VEGETABLE PASTA

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My veggie pasta proves you can't have too much of a good thing. Feel free to change it up with whatever fresh veggies are in the garden or farmers market. -Bryn Namavari, Chicago, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 medium zucchini, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 medium yellow summer squash, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium eggplant, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
3 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried basil, divided
1 package (14-1/2 ounces) uncooked multigrain spaghetti
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add zucchini and yellow squash; cook and stir until tender. Remove from pan., In same pot, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, eggplant and mushrooms; cook and stir until tender. Add garlic and pepper flakes; cook 1 minute longer. Add tomatoes, salt and pepper. Stir in oregano, parsley and half of the basil; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes, stirring occasionally., Meanwhile, cook spaghetti according to package directions. Drain; add spaghetti and squash to vegetable mixture. Drizzle with remaining oil; toss to combine. Top with cheese and remaining basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 445mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

SUMMER GARDEN PASTA

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Provided by Ina Garten

Time 4h20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 pints cherry tomatoes, halved
Good olive oil
2 tablespoons minced garlic (6 cloves)
18 large basil leaves, julienned, plus extra for serving
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pound dried angel hair pasta
1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving

Steps:

Combine the cherry tomatoes, 1/2 cup olive oil, garlic, basil leaves, red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon salt, and the pepper in a large bowl. Cover with plastic wrap, and set aside at room temperature for about 4 hours.
Just before you're ready to serve, bring a large pot of water with a splash of olive oil and 2 tablespoons salt to a boil and add the pasta. Cook al dente according to the directions on the package (be careful - it only takes 2 to 3 minutes!). Drain the pasta well and add to the bowl with the cherry tomatoes. Add the cheese and some extra fresh basil leaves and toss well. Serve in big bowls with extra cheese on each serving.