Mediterranean Vegetable Pasta Delight Recipes

MEDITERRANEAN VEGETABLE PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the zucchini, mushrooms, green pepper and onion in oil until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the tomatoes, olives and pepper; heat through., Drain pasta; divide between two plates. Top with vegetable mixture and cheeses.

QUICK MEDITERRANEAN VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large skillet and cook onion until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add carrots, bell peppers, and fennel; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened but still firm to the bite, 5 to 10 minutes. Season with Italian herbs, salt, and pepper.

SILVANA'S MEDITERRANEAN & BASIL PASTA

Steps:

• To roast the veg, preheat the oven to 200C/gas 6/fan 180C. Scatter the peppers, red onions, chillies and garlic in a large roasting tin. Sprinkle with sugar, drizzle over the oil and season well with salt and pepper. Roast for 15 minutes, toss in the tomatoes and roast for another 15 minutes until everything is starting to soften and look golden.
• While the vegetables are roasting, cook the pasta in a large pan of salted boiling water according to packet instructions, until tender but still with a bit of bite. Drain well.
• Remove the vegetables from the oven, tip in the pasta and toss lightly together. Tear the basil leaves on top and sprinkle with Parmesan to serve. If you have any leftovers it makes a great cold pasta salad - just moisten with extra olive oil if needed.

MEDITERRANEAN VEGETABLE PASTA DELIGHT

Steps:

• Saute sliced mushrooms in a small amount of oil in pan. When cooked, strain excess juice/water, and set aside.
• fry chopped onion in oil till soft and a little brown, about 5-10 minutes.
• Add crushed garlic, stir for a couple of minutes.
• Add courgette slices, chopped peppers and salt( about 1 tsp salt or less).Fry till vegetables have softened and cooked .
• Add tin of tomatoes and tomato puree. Mix well.
• Add sauteed mushrooms, caster sugar and italian herbs. Bring to boil, then add green chilli if desired. Also add black pepper. Check for seasoning. Simmer for about 15 mins on low heat.
• Whilst sauce is simmering, boil pasta (enough for 3-4 people). Drain, put back into pan and add the sauce to it. Briefly heat pasta and sauce together, then add chopped basil leaves. Serve, and add grated cheese on top.