Best Zucchini With Pumpkin Blossom Cream Sauce And Tomatoes Recipes

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CRISPY ZUCCHINI OR PUMPKIN BLOSSOMS



Crispy Zucchini or Pumpkin Blossoms image

My Italian grandmother makes these every year when the zucchini in her garden start to blossom. She is Sicilian and calls them 'cripelli.' It's sort of like a fritter and so yummy. As an alternative, you could also chop up the blossoms and mix them up in the batter and drop by teaspoons into the hot oil.

Provided by Domenica

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Zucchini     Fried Zucchini Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

⅔ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
3 leaves fresh basil, minced
2 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons cold water
2 eggs, beaten
3 cups oil for frying
12 pumpkin or zucchini blossoms

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, basil and Parmesan cheese. Mix in water and eggs until smooth.
  • Heat 1/2 inch of oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, dip blossoms in the batter to coat, and gently place a few at a time into the hot oil. Fry on each side until crisp and golden. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.8 calories, Carbohydrate 11.1 g, Cholesterol 63.5 mg, Fat 13.3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 109.4 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

PASTA AI FIORI DI ZUCCA (PASTA WITH ZUCCHINI BLOSSOMS)



Pasta Ai Fiori Di Zucca (Pasta With Zucchini Blossoms) image

Fresh squash blossoms and parsley give this pasta dish a wonderful summer flavor. Use your favorite pasta shape.

Provided by robwala

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ teaspoon salt
1 (8 ounce) package penne pasta
15 fresh zucchini blossoms
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon saffron threads
2 tablespoons fine cornmeal
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with water, stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt, and bring to a boil. Stir in penne and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta-cooking water.
  • Clean and rinse zucchini blossoms, removing the inner parts (stigma or anthers); coarsely chop the flowers.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat; cook and stir garlic in the hot oil until it begins to brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir parsley, saffron, and reserved 1/2 cup of pasta-cooking water into skillet; stir to combine. Add zucchini blossoms and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle cornmeal into mixture and stir constantly until thickened, about 5 minutes.
  • Gently fold penne pasta into zucchini blossom mixture and top with Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298.7 calories, Carbohydrate 46.4 g, Cholesterol 2.2 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 9.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 341.5 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

ROASTED GARLIC ZUCCHINI AND TOMATOES



Roasted Garlic Zucchini and Tomatoes image

This is my husband's favorite way to eat up summer's 'never-ending' supply of zucchini and tomatoes. Goes great with grilled chicken or fish, or toss it with some cooked pasta. Grape or cherry tomatoes work well too.

Provided by SweetBasil

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Tomatoes

Time 33m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 zucchini cut in half lengthwise, then cut into 1/2-inch half moons
2 cups quartered ripe tomatoes
½ onion, minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
¼ cup olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Combine the zucchini, tomatoes, onion, garlic, and red pepper flakes in the prepared baking dish. Drizzle with the olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and mix well.
  • Place in preheated oven. Roast until vegetables are tender and slightly golden, about 18 minutes. Remove from oven; sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese and basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204.1 calories, Carbohydrate 9.5 g, Cholesterol 8.8 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 165.2 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

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