Best 9 Penne With Vegetables And Olives Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our enticing Penne with Vegetables and Olives recipe. This delectable dish, rooted in the culinary traditions of Italy, combines the vibrant colors and textures of fresh vegetables with the savory tang of olives, all harmoniously blended in a rich tomato sauce. Alongside the classic recipe, we present a vegan variation that caters to plant-based preferences, and a gluten-free alternative that ensures everyone can savor this delightful pasta dish.

The vegetarian recipe features an array of garden-fresh vegetables, including crisp bell peppers, tender zucchini, succulent carrots, and nutritious broccoli florets, sautéed to perfection and infused with aromatic herbs. Juicy cherry tomatoes burst with flavor, adding a touch of sweetness, while succulent black olives lend a briny depth to the dish.

For those seeking a vegan delight, we've crafted a version that replaces the traditional Parmesan cheese with a creamy, tangy cashew-based sauce. Roasted red peppers add a smoky sweetness, while artichoke hearts provide a delightful textural contrast.

Those with gluten sensitivities can rejoice in our gluten-free rendition, where penne pasta is replaced with a delectable lentil pasta, offering a hearty and nutritious alternative. The vibrant medley of vegetables remains, complemented by the tangy tomato sauce and the salty kick of olives.

No matter your dietary preferences, our Penne with Vegetables and Olives recipes promise a delectable journey for your taste buds. Embark on this culinary adventure and savor the harmonious blend of flavors in every bite.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

PENNE PASTA PRIMAVERA



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Penne Pasta Primavera is a delicious and healthy meal that is full of crunchy veggies and tender pasta. Finished off with a simple sauce of chicken broth and fresh lemon juice and topped with Parmesan cheese, this easy meal will quickly become a family favorite.

Provided by Kristin Maxwell

Categories     Main

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups uncooked Penne Pasta
Butter
Olive oil
1 medium onion (diced)
1 large carrot (thinly sliced on the bias)
1 ½ cups broccoli florets
1 red bell pepper (cut into thin strips)
1 cup asparagus or zucchini (cut into bite-sized pieces)
3 cloves of garlic (minced)
3/4 cup chicken broth
Juice from 1 lemon (about ¼ cup)
Salt and pepper
Parmesan Cheese (optional)
Fresh minced parsley (optional)

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the penne pasta to just before al dente (1 minute less than package instructions). Reserve ¼ cup of pasta water, drain and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons of butter and 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the onion and cook until translucent; 1-2 minutes. Stir in vegetables in the following order, cooking and stirring for 1-2 minutes after each addition: Carrots, broccoli, red bell pepper, asparagus or zucchini, minced garlic. Add another tablespoon of butter to the skillet if it starts looking a little dry, usually just before the asparagus. Season vegetables with a pinch of salt and pepper, then transfer to a plate and set aside.
  • To the skillet, add a tablespoon of butter, 3/4 cup chicken broth, ¼ cup lemon juice and ¼ of cup pasta water. Bring to a boil and simmer until slightly reduced; 2-3 minutes. Stir in the pasta and continue to simmer until sauce is reduced by half; 3-4 minutes. Stir in vegetables and season with salt and pepper as desired.
  • Top with fresh grated Parmesan cheese and serve immediately. Garnish with fresh minced parsley and serve with lemon wedges if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 kcal, Carbohydrate 37 g, Protein 8 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 187 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

PENNE WITH SPINACH, TOMATOES AND OLIVES



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My favorite recipe category: few ingredients, outstanding results! Delightful, healthful, quick and easy to prepare. I strongly recommend that you use only kalamata olives in this recipe. Otherwise I used 9 ounces bagged spinach, 6 ounces pasta myself, but published the recipe as written. From a cookbook called "The Best in the World" by Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. This particular recipe came from Au Bar (renamed Je Me Souviens) in Palm Beach, Florida.

Provided by Kumquat the Cats fr

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup kalamata olive, pitted, sliced
1 lb fresh spinach, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
8 ounces penne pasta
salt and pepper, to taste
1/4 cup parmesan cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large, non-stick skillet. Add onion and saute over medium heat for 3 minutes.
  • Add chopped tomatoes, bring to a boil and reduce heat. Cover and simmer to 20 minutes.
  • Add sliced olives, chopped spinach and parsley. Cook an additional 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and transfer to a serving bowl. Add spinach mixture and toss gently. Add salt and pepper, to taste. Serve immediately with parmesan on the side.
  • For Vegan do not use the parmesan cheese.

VEGETARIAN PENNE



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"My husband and I love pasta and vegetables," relates Gail Cawsey of Geneseo, Illinois. "I created this dish several years ago. It serves as dinner for the two of us or as an impressive side dish when we're entertaining."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups uncooked penne pasta
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1 small yellow summer squash, sliced
1 small zucchini, sliced
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 teaspoon minced garlic
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the onion, summer squash, zucchini, mushrooms and garlic in butter until tender. , In a small bowl, whisk the flour, seasonings and cream until smooth; add to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until thickened. Drain pasta and add to vegetable mixture. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 196mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

BAKED PENNE WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 red peppers, cored and cut into 1-inch wide strips
2 zucchini, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1-inch cubes
2 summer squash, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1-inch cubes
4 cremini mushrooms, halved
1 yellow onion, peeled and sliced into 1-inch strips
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
1 tablespoon dried Italian herb mix or herbs de Provence
1 pound penne pasta
3 cups marinara sauce (store bought or homemade)
1 cup grated fontina cheese
1/2 cup grated smoked mozzarella
1 1/2 cups frozen peas, thawed
1/4 cup grated Parmesan, plus 1/3 cup for topping
2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • On a baking sheet, toss the peppers, zucchini, squash, mushrooms, and onions with olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and dried herbs. Roast until tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook for about 6 minutes. Since you will be cooking the pasta a second time in the oven, you want to make sure the inside is still hard. Drain in a colander.
  • In a large bowl, toss the drained pasta with the roasted vegetables, marinara sauce, cheeses, peas, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Using a wooden spoon, gently mix, until all the pasta is coated with the sauce and the ingredients are combined.
  • Pour the pasta into a greased 9 by 13-inch pan. Top with the remaining 1/3 cup Parmesan and butter pieces. Bake until top is golden and cheese melts, about 25 minutes.

PENNE WITH VEGETABLES AND OLIVES



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Provided by David B. Sussman

Categories     Mushroom     Olive     Pasta     Tomato     Sauté     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Broccoli     Zucchini     Bon Appétit     Connecticut

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 small broccoli bunch, cut into florets
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon dried oregano, crumbled
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 pound mushrooms (about 2 cups), sliced
1 medium zucchini, sliced
2 tablespoons dry white wine
1/4 cup chopped green olives
3 plum tomatoes, chopped
8 ounces penne or other tubular pasta, freshly cooked
Grated Romano

Steps:

  • Cook broccoli in large saucepan of boiling water until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drain well.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic, oregano, lemon juice and red pepper flakes. Cook until garlic is just golden, stirring constantly, about 30 seconds. Reduce heat to medium and add mushrooms and zucchini. Cook until just tender, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Add wine and simmer 2 minutes. Add broccoli, olives and tomatoes; cook until broccoli is tender, about 4 minutes.
  • Place pasta in large bowl and toss with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add vegetable mixture and combine well. Serve, passing Romano separately.

PENNE PASTA WITH VEGETABLES



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Make and share this Penne Pasta with Vegetables recipe from Food.com.

Provided by William Uncle Bill

Categories     Lemon

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

8 ounces penne pasta, dry
4 cups broccoli florets
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 small red onion, sliced thin
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
2 cups sliced zucchini
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
4 cups fresh spinach, chopped small
1/2 teaspoon grated fresh lemon rind
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package instructions.
  • Add broccoli for the last 2 minutes of cooking pasta.
  • Drain well and transfer to a large bowl.
  • Meanwhile, in a large frying pan, add olive oil, garlic, onion and mushrooms and saute' for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Now add sliced zucchini and continue to saute' for another 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add chicken broth, oregano and red pepper flakes and cook for 1 minute.
  • Reduce heat to medium, add tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Stir in spinach and lemon rind; cook covered for 2 minutes or until spinach is tender.
  • When done, add cooked mixture to pasta/broccoli and toss to coat well.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362.7, Fat 10.8, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 5.5, Sodium 317.3, Carbohydrate 58.5, Fiber 9.2, Sugar 5, Protein 13

PENNE WITH TOMATOES, OLIVES AND TWO CHEESES



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Categories     Cheese     Herb     Olive     Pasta     Tomato     Bake     Kid-Friendly     Bon Appétit     Small Plates

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups chopped onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
3 28-ounce cans Italian plum tomatoes, drained
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 1/2 teaspoons dried crushed red pepper
2 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
1 pound penne or rigatoni
2 1/2 cups packed grated Havarti cheese
1/3 cup sliced pitted brine-cured olives (such as Kalamata)
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • Heat 3 tablespoons oil in heavy large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Mix in tomatoes, dried basil and crushed red pepper. Bring to boil, breaking up tomatoes with back of spoon. Add broth; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium; simmer and mixture thickens to chunky sauce and is reduced to 6 cups, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and chill. Rewarm over low heat before continuing.)
  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite. Drain well.
  • Return pasta to same pot. Toss with 3 tablespoons oil. Pour sauce over and toss to blend. Mix in Havarti cheese. Transfer pasta to 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Sprinkle with olives, then Parmesan.
  • Bake until pasta is heated through, about 30 minutes. Sprinkle with basil.

PENNE AL ORTOLANO (PENNE WITH GARDEN VEGETABLES)



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Seasonal vegetables can be substituted for the ones in this recipe. Lightly steamed green beans, broccoli or cauliflower broken into small pieces work well in place of the zucchini; shredded spinach or other greens can take the place of the eggplant.

Provided by Nancy Harmon Jenkins

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, quick, pastas, main course

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium sweet pepper, red or yellow
1 small eggplant
1 clove garlic, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 small or 1 medium zucchini
3 tablespoons minced fresh green herbs, like flat-leaf parsley, basil, chives or a combination
Sea salt to taste
1 pound penne, or other short, stubby pasta
3/4 to 1 cup tomato sauce (like the recipe above, without the added basil, or a good-quality canned tomato sauce)

Steps:

  • Core and seed peppers and cut them into 1/4-inch strips. Cut eggplant into cubes 1/2-inch or smaller.
  • In large frying pan, saute garlic and peppers in 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-low heat until they are very soft. Remove and set aside in medium bowl. Add remaining oil to pan, and raise heat to medium-high. Add eggplant, and brown quickly, removing cubes as they brown and adding them to peppers.
  • While vegetables cook, cut zucchini in half lengthwise, and then slice about 1/2-inch thick. Add zucchini pieces to pan, brown quickly on both sides, and add them to eggplant and peppers.
  • Remove pan from heat, and immediately stir minced herbs into hot oil. Pour over vegetables and keep warm.
  • Bring 5 to 6 quarts water to rolling boil. Add at least 2 tablespoons salt and then the pasta.
  • While pasta is cooking, warm the tomato sauce in separate pan.
  • Start testing pasta at 6 minutes. When pasta is done, drain it and turn it immediately into preheated bowl. Mix rapidly with hot tomato sauce. (Or drain pasta when it is not quite done, and finish cooking in sauce.) When sauce is thoroughly mixed in, add sauteed vegetables, and mix lightly. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 484, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 66 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 663 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams

GARLIC PENNE PASTA



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This recipe is so easy to make, tastes great and is a big hit at dinner time. It's even a hit as leftovers! It uses simple ingredients that you always have on hand and you can replace the penne with any pasta you want.

Provided by Taliesen

Categories     Side Dish

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
¼ cup olive oil, divided
3 cloves garlic, chopped
2 sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon black pepper
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain, and return to pot.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Saute garlic, sun-dried tomatoes and parsley for about 1 minute. Season with red pepper flakes and black pepper. Stir into cooked pasta, along with remaining olive oil. Top with Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.1 calories, Carbohydrate 41.9 g, Cholesterol 2.2 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 8.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 52.9 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, seasonal vegetables. This will ensure that your pasta dish is packed with flavor and nutrients.
  • Don't overcook the pasta. Al dente pasta is the perfect texture for this dish.
  • Use a good quality olive oil. This will add a rich, flavorful base to your sauce.
  • Add the olives and capers towards the end of cooking. This will prevent them from becoming too salty or bitter.
  • Garnish with fresh herbs, such as basil or parsley. This will add a pop of color and flavor to your dish.

Conclusion:

This penne with vegetables and olives is a delicious, healthy, and easy-to-make meal. It's perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a casual lunch. With its vibrant colors and fresh flavors, this pasta dish is sure to please everyone at your table.

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