Best Zucchini And Penne Toss Recipes

ONE-POT PENNE WITH ZUCCHINI AND PARMESAN

One-Pot Penne with Zucchini and Parmesan image

This simple summer pasta dish is the perfect way to dispatch that bumper crop of zucchini.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 medium zucchini
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
8 ounces penne pasta
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/3 cup grated Parmesan
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes

Steps:

Shred zucchini on the large holes of a box grater. (You should have about 4 cups.) Toss with 1/2 teaspoon salt in a colander set over a bowl. Let stand 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook pasta in a pot of generously salted boiling water until al dente. Drain pasta directly over zucchini in colander set in sink. Transfer both to pot; toss with olive oil, Parmesan, garlic, and red-pepper flakes. Season with coarse salt and freshly ground pepper. Serve, dressed with more oil and cheese.

PASTA-ZUCCHINI-MUSHROOM TOSS WITH GARLIC-HERB SAUCE FOR ONE

Pasta-Zucchini-Mushroom Toss With Garlic-Herb Sauce for One image

I bought some zucchini at a farmers' market today. In the fridge, I had fresh mushrooms and decided on this recipe. It's a great way to enjoy garden vegetables of the summer season. This can easily be expanded for more servings.

Provided by VickyJ

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 2 cups, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
1/2 cup zucchini, diced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 cup cooked angel hair pasta (or pasta of choice)
salt and pepper

Steps:

-Saute minced garlic in 2 Tbsp olive oil for 2-3 min over med-high heat.
-Add mushrooms and zucchini, and saute for 5 minute.
-Add seasonings.
-Cook angel hair pasta according to package directions.
-Using tongs, add pasta to the vegetable mixture, and toss gently.
-Enjoy with fresh rolls or garlic bread.

ZUCCHINI-BACON PASTA TOSS

Zucchini-Bacon Pasta Toss image

A quick, savory side dish that includes veggies and starch in one with enough bacon and cheese that it may make a meat unnecessary. Its healthier cooked in olive oil but if you want to indulge substitute bacon grease. Prep time does not include cooking the bacon.

Provided by 3KillerBs

Categories Summer

Time 25m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 lb rotini pasta or 1 lb bow tie pasta, cooked according to package directions
1 -2 large onion, coarsely chopped
3 -4 zucchini (~8 inch) or 2 zucchini and 2 yellow squash, coarsely chopped
1/4-1/2 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 -2 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup shredded asiago cheese, divided
1/3-1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

Heat olive oil in a very large skillet (I like to use my cast iron chicken fryer), and begin to saute onion on medium-high heat.
When onion is half cooked add squash and saute, stirring frequently until onion is browned and squash is nearly cooked.
Add bacon, Parmesan, and black pepper. Cover and let rest 3-5 minutes to soften cheese.
Toss with hot pasta and 1/4 cup Asiago cheese. Turn into serving dish. Top with remaining Asiago Cheese.

Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...

Check it out »

#60-minutes-or-less #time-to-make #course #main-ingredient #preparation #side-dishes #pasta #vegetables #easy #beginner-cook #pasta-rice-and-grains #penne #squash