Creamy Primavera With Zucchini In A Sun Dried Tomato Sauce Recipes

CREAMY PENNE PASTA PRIMAVERA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat-high heat; saute asparagus and carrots until tender yet firm to the bite, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and garlic; saute until garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Stir Parmesan cheese, cream, and black pepper into vegetable mixture until cheese melts and sauce is smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. Add pasta to sauce and toss to coat.

CREAMY PRIMAVERA WITH ZUCCHINI IN A SUN-DRIED TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat broiler.
• Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, toss vegetables with 1 Tbsp. mustard and oil; spread onto broiler pan sprayed with cooking spray. Broil, 6 inches from heat, 8 to 10 min. or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.
• Cook and stir tomatoes and garlic in medium saucepan on medium heat 2 min. Add half-and-half, basil and remaining mustard; stir. Cook on medium-low heat 3 to 5 min. or until heated through, stirring frequently.
• Drain pasta; place in large bowl. Add broiled vegetables, tomato mixture and cheese; mix lightly.

CREAMY PASTA PRIMAVERA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, saute asparagus and carrots in oil until crisp-tender. Add tomatoes and garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in the cheese, cream and pepper. Drain pasta; toss with asparagus mixture.

PASTA PRIMAVERA SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large pot combine tomatoes, tomato paste, broccoli, carrots, onion, zucchini, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, garlic, bay leaves, olive oil, basil, rosemary, oregano, thyme, salt, pepper, sugar, and water. Heat to just boiling, cover and reduce heat to simmer. Cook until all vegetable are tender, approximately 45 minutes. Stir occasionally.

SAUTEED ZUCCHINI WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Wash the zucchini using a brush to gently scrub the zucchini and then pat dry with a kitchen towel. Cut off the stems and cut each zucchini in 3 or 4 pieces; then cut each piece lengthwise into 6 wedges. Set to the side.
• Chop the dried tomatoes and set to the side.
• In a large sauté pan, over medium heat, place 4 tablespoons of oil and the diced onion. Cook over a medium heat until the sliced onions are translucent, for about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add the minced garlic and sauté an additional 1 minute.
• Add the dried tomato and sauté for additional 2 minutes.
• Add the zucchini, salt and pepper to taste, then cover with a tight lid and simmer for additional 5 minutes or until tender but firm.
• Using a slatted spoon transfer the zucchini into a large dish and serve while hot.

LINGUINE PRIMAVERA

Steps:

• Bring broth to simmer in small saucepan. Remove from heat. Add tomatoes; let stand until soft, about 20 minutes. Drain, reserving broth. Thinly slice tomatoes.
• Cook linguine in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in heavy large skillet over high heat. Add minced garlic; sauté until golden, about 1 minute. Add reserved broth, sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms, zucchini, broccoli rabe florets and basil. Simmer until vegetables are tender, about 3 minutes.
• Drain linguine; return to pot. Add vegetables and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer mixture to bowl; sprinkle with cheese.

ZUCCHINI WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cut zucchini into 1/2 inch rounds, then cut each round into quarters (you should have about 2 cups).
• Melt butter in nonstick pan and add zucchini.
• Saute zucchini, stirring often, about 3 minutes.
• Add garlic and saute for 1 minute.
• Add tomatoes and continue to saute, stirring often, for about 2 more minutes.
• Toss with salt and serve.