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

Idh Kxjjd
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This was a delicious and easy recipe. I would definitely recommend it.


Keza Benita
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This recipe is a keeper. I will definitely be making it again.


Bigg Boss
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I'm not a big fan of vegetables, but I actually enjoyed this dish. The sauce was really good.


Huzaifa jan
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's healthy too.


Meran Rzgar9922
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it.


Slubeii I
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some zucchini, tomatoes, and bell peppers that I needed to use up, and this recipe was perfect.


Lawrence Nemeth
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I wasn't sure about the combination of vegetables in this recipe, but it turned out great. I would definitely recommend it.


Mamma Mary
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The sauce was a little bland for my taste, but overall this was a good recipe.


Thabile Patience Manzini
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This was a quick and easy recipe to make, and it was a hit with my family. I would definitely make it again.


Philasande Shangase
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I love that this recipe uses fresh garden vegetables. It really makes a difference in the flavor of the dish.


kiara cheaf
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This penne al ortolano is a delightful dish that is bursting with flavor. The garden vegetables are fresh and crisp and the sauce is rich and creamy.


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