Hearty Tomato Zucchini Pasta Recipes

HEARTY ZUCCHINI AND TUNA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Drain and flake the tuna.
• Set aside.
• Cook noodles according to package directions.
• Drain and rinse in hot water.
• Combine noodles with the tuna, celery and green onions.
• Blend in the sour cream, mustard, mayo, thyme and salt.
• Spoon half the mixture into a buttered 2-quart casserole.
• Top with half the zucchini.
• Repeat layers.
• Top with the cheese.
• Bake uncovered at 350 for 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
• Sprinkle with the chopped tomato.

HEARTY HOMEMADE TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large pot combine tomatoes, garlic, carrots, bell peppers, celery, onion, parsley, oregano, olive oil and salt. Bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer on medium heat for 1 hour.

TOMATO ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly butter a 9x9-inch pan.
• In a large bowl, combine Cheddar, Parmesan, oregano, basil, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper, and set aside.
• Arrange half of the zucchini slices in the pan. Sprinkle 1/4 of the cheese and herb mixture on top. Arrange half of the tomatoes, and top with another 1/4 of the cheese mixture. Repeat layers.
• Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in onions, and cook until soft and translucent. Stir in breadcrumbs; cook until they have absorbed the butter. Sprinkle on top of casserole.
• Cover loosely with foil, and bake in a preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove foil, and bake until the top is crusty and the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.

ZUCCHINI-TOMATO PASTA SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, melt butter with oil over medium heat. Add onions, cook and stir until tender, 5-7 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, zucchini, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until zucchini is tender and sauce reaches desired consistency, 50-60 minutes. Serve with pasta.

HEARTY PASTA TOMATO SOUP

Steps:

• In a skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker; add the next 13 ingredients. Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or until the vegetables are tender. , Cook tortellini according to package directions; drain. Stir into slow cooker; cover and cook 30 minutes longer. Serve with Parmesan cheese if desired.

ROASTED EGGPLANT AND ZUCCHINI PASTA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 F / 200 C.
• Place the chopped eggplant and zucchini on a baking pan and drizzle with 1 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and black pepper to taste. Toss with your hands to coat the veggies then place in the oven. (The oven doesn't need to be fully preheated, just put the pan in and the veggies will start cooking). Roast for 20 - 30 minutes, tossing halfway through until tender and beginning to brown.
• Meanwhile prepare the sauce. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in a large pan over medium heat and add the onion. Fry until soft and transparent then add the garlic and fry for another 30 seconds until soft. Add the chopped tomatoes and fry until soft and beginning to break down - about 5 - 10 minutes. Add the tomato sauce, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste.
• Cook the pasta in salted water according to the package directions.
• When the eggplant and zucchini are done roasting, add them to the pasta sauce.
• Drain the pasta and return it to the empty pot. Add half the sauce and veggies to the pasta and stir to coat the pasta in tomato sauce.
• Divide into serving bowls and top each with a couple spoonfuls of the remaining eggplant and zucchini sauce.
• Garnish with your favourite fresh herb.

HEARTY RATATOUILLE WITH PENNE PASTA RECIPE

Steps:

• In a medium sized heavy skillet on medium heat, add half of the oil to the pan.
• Once hot add onions and cook about 4-5 minutes or until caramelized.
• Add garlic, cook 2 minutes, stirring until golden brown and caramelized.
• Add chopped peppers, eggplant, and zucchini; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes.
• Season with salt and pepper and add all but 1 tablespoon of basil; stir well.
• Add cayenne or tabasco, if desired.
• Cook 10 minutes over medium high heat, stirring constantly.
• Add chopped tomatoes.
• Cook 15-20 minutes over medium heat, or until the consistency you like.
• Add last tablespoon basil; stir well.
• Serve over warm pasta and garnish with basil leaves.
• Enjoy your Hearty Ratatouille with Penne Pasta Recipe!