Sautéed Zucchini With Sun Dried Tomatoes And Basil Recipes

SAUTéED ZUCCHINI WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES AND BASIL

Steps:

• Wash zucchini and dry with paper towels.
• Trim off the ends, and quarter zucchini lengthwise.
• Running a sharp knife down the length of each quarter, slice off the top 1/4 to 1/2 inch of the soft seed core; it's all right if some seeds remain.
• Arrange zucchini, cut side up, on a baking sheet lined with paper towels. Sprinkle with the salt and set aside for at least 10 minutes. (I use extra salt to pull out as much water as possible). Blot the quarters dry with paper towels. Cut each quarter on the diagonal into 3/4 inch-thick diamonds.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat for 1 minute. Pour in 2 tablespoons of the oil. When the oil is hot, add the zucchini and garlic. Sauté, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini browns and softens enough that you can cut through it with the side of a fork, about 5 minutes.
• Take the pan off the heat, toss in sun-dried tomatoes and basil and season generously with salt and pepper. Drizzle with the lemon juice and remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Serve immediately.

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.

SIMPLE SUMMER PASTA WITH TOMATOES, ZUCCHINI AND BASIL

Steps:

• Bring a medium pot of water to a boil.
• Place a large skillet over medium-hight heat. Add the olive oil, the thinly sliced shallots and the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for a couple of minutes, until they get soft. Then, add the zucchini and cook for a few more minutes, stirring often.
• When the water comes to a boil, add one TBSP. table salt to the pot and then add the pasta. Cook until al dente, usually a bit less than the cooking time stated on the package.
• Add the halved tomatoes to the skillet and season everything with the salt, pepper, oregano, and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook until the tomatoes begin to soften and the zucchini gets some light color.
• Meanwhile the pasta should be ready. Reserve half a cup of the cooking water, then drain the pasta (you might need the hot water later to thin a bit the sauce).
• Transfer the drained pasta to the skillet with the vegetables and turn off the heat.
• Mix in the grated Parmesan cheese, toss, and taste for seasoning. If necessary, add more seasoning and a little bit of the reserved water to thin out the sauce.
• Just before you are ready to serve, stir in the Mozzarella and the basil. Drizzle some extra olive oil and serve at once!

SAUTEED ZUCCHINI AND MUSHROOM WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet; heat the oil over medium-high heat.
• Add the garlic and zucchini and cook, tossing and stirring often for 3 minutes.
• Add mushrooms, sundried-tomatoes, broth and basil, if using.
• Cook, tossing and stirring constantly, until zucchini are crisp-tender and the mushroom are sofened and have just begun to release their liquid, about 2 minutes.
• Remove skillet from the heat and season with salt and pepper.
• Serve immediately.

SAUTEED ZUCCHINI WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES & BASIL

Steps:

• Salt cut up zucchini. Heat 12 inch skillet over medium-high heat. Pour in 2T of the oil. When the oil is hot, add the zuchini and garlic and saute, stirring occasioually, until the zucchini browns and softens enought that you can cut through it with the side of a fork, about 5 minutes. Take the pan of the heat, toss in the sun-dried tomatoes and basil and season with salt and pepper. Drizzle with the lemon juice and the remaining 1T of oil and serve immediately.

SAUTEED ZUCCHINI WITH CHERRY TOMATOES, GARLIC AND BASIL

Steps:

• Heat a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat; add the olive oil, swirling to coat the pan. Add zucchini; cook, stirring often, until slightly browned, about 2 minutes.
• Add the garlic; cook, stirring, until just fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes; stir until softened, about 1 minute. Stir in the basil, salt and pepper to taste.