Best Zucchini And Caramelized Onions Recipes

PASTA WITH ZUCCHINI, ZUCCHINI BLOSSOMS, AND CARAMELIZED ONIONS

Pasta with Zucchini, Zucchini Blossoms, and Caramelized Onions image

Provided by Lora Zarubin

Categories Onion Pasta Vegetarian Low Cal High Fiber Dinner Parmesan Summer Potluck Bon Appétit Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

20 zucchini blossoms, stems removed
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter
1 large onion, thinly sliced
8 ounces penne pasta
3 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
3 cups 1/4-inch cubes zucchini (about 3 medium)
1 1/4 pounds tomatoes, seeded, coarsely chopped

Steps:

Gently rinse and dry zucchini blossoms. Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, sprinkle with salt, and sauté until deep golden, about 20 minutes; set aside.
Cook penne in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid. Return pasta to pot.
Meanwhile, heat 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add zucchini blossoms and sauté until wilted, turning, about 1 minute. Transfer to paper towels and gently blot. Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in same skillet over medium-high heat. Add zucchini cubes; sprinkle with salt and sauté until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Add tomatoes, caramelized onion, and crushed red pepper to zucchini mixture; sauté 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Add vegetable mixture and 1/4 cup reserved pasta cooking liquid to pasta and toss to coat, adding more liquid if dry. Stir in cheese. Transfer pasta to large serving bowl; top with blossoms and sprinkle with parsley.

ZUCCHINI AND CARAMELIZED ONIONS

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Make and share this Zucchini and Caramelized Onions recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Tebo3759

Categories Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 -2 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, sliced into thin crescents
1 pinch sugar (a large pinch)
1 medium zucchini, sliced
1 large tomatoes, chopped (optional but do use it)
1 pinch red pepper flakes
salt and pepper

Steps:

Heat oil over medium high heat.
Add onions, cook stirring for 5 minutes.
Add sugar, cook about 7 minutes until carmelized.
Add water if necessary to prevent sticking.
Add zucchini, cook about 5 minutes until tender.
Add tomato and pepper flakes.
Cook until heated through and tomato begins to release juices, about 5 minutes Add salt and pepper.

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