Hot Zucchini And Pepper Basil Sauce With Penne Recipes

TOMATO BASIL PENNE WITH ZUCCHINI & GARLIC | BARILLA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
• Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add garlic and sauté 1-2 minutes or until garlic turns golden in color.
• Add zucchini to skillet and sauté for an additional 3 minutes.
• Add the tomatoes and basil; simmer 2 minutes, season with salt and pepper.
• Cook pasta according to package instructions.
• Drain pasta and toss with sauce.
• Sprinkle with cheese and serve.

HOT ZUCCHINI AND PEPPER BASIL SAUCE WITH PENNE

Steps:

• Bring water to boil in a covered pot for penne.
• Turn on broiler, and line the broiler pan with a double thickness of aluminum foil. Scrub and trim the zucchini and yellow squash, and slice in half lengthwise. Arrange on the foil-lined broiler pan, cut side up, and spray with nonstick pan spray. Broil the squashes about 3 inches from the source of heat for about 15 minutes, until they are browned and softened.
• Meanwhile, rinse the peppers and cut in fine julienne strips. Chop the garlic, rinse the capers and combine the garlic, capers, anchovy paste and hot pepper flakes.
• Cook the penne according to package directions.
• Heat a small nonstick skillet until it is hot. Reduce heat to medium high, and add the oil. Quickly saute the garlic mixture. Remove from heat, and stir in the julienned peppers.
• Cut the squashes into thin strips, and add to the pepper mixture.
• Wash, dry and cut the basil, and stir into pepper mixture. Season with pepper.
• Drain the penne, and top with the sauce.