Olives Tomatoes And Zucchini Red Sauce Over Fettuccini Recipes

ZUCCHINI "FETTUCCINE" WITH TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Trim and peel the zucchini, then use a mandoline or a vegetable peeler to thinly slice lengthwise into wide ribbons (stop when you get to the seeds). Cut the ribbons into 1/4-to-1/2-inch-wide strips to make them look like fettuccine. Transfer to a colander and toss with 3/4 teaspoon salt; let drain in the sink, tossing occasionally, about 30 minutes. Rinse well and pat dry.
• Meanwhile, peel the tomatoes using a sharp vegetable peeler, then halve horizontally and squeeze out the seeds. Puree 1 tomato with the olive oil, garlic, jalapeno, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a food processor or blender. Transfer to a bowl. Chop the remaining 4 tomatoes and add to the bowl; add the pine nuts, basil, oregano, and salt to taste.
• Divide the zucchini among bowls and top with the tomato sauce. Top with more pine nuts and drizzle with olive oil.

OLIVES, TOMATOES, AND ZUCCHINI RED SAUCE OVER FETTUCCINI

Steps:

• Sauce:.
• Over medium heat, cook the onion and garlic until soft, about 4 minutes.
• Add the canned tomatoes with juice, dried parsley, and dried basil and cook 10 minutes more.
• Puree the sauce using a food processor or blender, and return to heat.
• Add the wine, fresh tomatoes, and zucchini and simmer 10 minutes.
• Stir in olives, fresh parsley and fresh basil.
• Season with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoons pepper. If sauce is too thick, add a little water to thin it out a bit.
• Pasta:.
• Boil about 4 cups of water with 1 tbls. salt.
• Add the fettuccini and cook as directed on the package(about 10 inutes).
• Drain the noodles, toss lightly in about 1 cup of the sauce, then top with remaining sauce.
• Garnish with parsley sprigs and Parmesan cheese.

ROASTED TOMATOES ONIONS AND ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F
• Arrange the zucchini, onion and tomato slices side by side in an appropriately sized baking dish.
• Once they are all attractively arranged, drizzle with the olive oil, and sprinkle with the minced garlic and thyme.
• Season with salt and pepper; cook until golden and tender for about 25 minutes.
• Serve warm or at room temperature for the best flavor.

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.

SPAGHETTI WITH ZUCCHINI AND GARLIC

Steps:

• Pile up 2 or 3 layers of paper towels on a work surface.
• Working on the paper towels, shred zucchinis using a grater holding the zucchini at an angle.
• Heat a large skillet over moderate heat.
• Add extra-virgin olive oil to the pan Add chopped garlic to the oil.
• When garlic starts sizzling in oil, add shredded zucchini.
• Season zucchini with salt and pepper.
• Saute shredded zucchini 7 to 10 minutes.
• Add hot, drained pasta to the pan.
• Toss spaghetti with zucchini and garlic oil.
• Add a couple of handfuls of grated cheese to the pan.
• Adjust seasoning and serve.

PASTA WITH SCALLOPS, ZUCCHINI, AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• In a large pot with boiling salted water cook pasta until al dente. Drain.
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet heat oil, add garlic and cook until tender. Add the zucchini, salt, red pepper flakes, dried basil (if using) and saute for 10 minutes. Add chopped tomatoes, bay scallops, and fresh basil (if using) and simmer for 5 minutes, or until scallops are opaque.
• Pour sauce over cooked pasta and serve with grated Parmesan cheese.