Pasta With Zucchini And Roasted Garlic Recipes

ZUCCHINI-GARLIC PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels; drain, 2 tablespoons of drippings. In same skillet, saute onion and garlic in reserved drippings for 3 minutes or until tender. Add the zucchini and salt; cook 6 minutes longer or until tender., Drain pasta and add to the zucchini mixture. Add lemon juice and bacon; toss. Transfer to a serving bowl or platter; sprinkle with cheese.

ZITI WITH ROASTED ZUCCHINI AND GARLIC

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Toss zucchini, shallots, 5 tablespoons oil, garlic, and crushed red pepper in a bowl until coated. Spread on rimmed baking sheets and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Roast vegetables in the preheated oven, turning occasionally, until tender, about 30 minutes.
• While vegetables are roasting, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook ziti pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 9 to 12 minutes. Drain, reserving 3/4 cup cooking water.
• Toss cooked pasta with 1 tablespoon oil. Transfer to a large pot. Add roasted vegetables, 1/4 cup cooking water, and remaining 1 tablespoon oil; stir over medium heat until heated through. Add 3/4 cup basil and Parmesan cheese. Toss, adding remaining cooking water, 1 tablespoon at a time, if dry. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with remaining basil sprinkled on top.

PASTA WITH ZUCCHINI AND ROASTED GARLIC

Steps:

• Preheat oven or toaster oven to 450 degrees.
• Lay a 12-inch square piece of foil on the counter and put the garlic on it.
• Sprinkle the thyme and rosemary over the garlic.
• pour the oil over the garlic and herbs.
• Draw up the edges of the foil and make a sealed packet; bake 20 minutes.
• While the garlic is baking, Cook Pasta according to package directions.
• Two minutes before Pasta is done ADD the Zucchini to the cooking pasta, Cook 2 minutes.
• Drain Zucchini and Pasta.
• Open the foil and MASH the garlic lightly with a spoon.
• Toss mashed garlic with the pasta and zucchini.
• Season with salt and pepper and serve.

PASTA WITH ZUCCHINI AND ROASTED GARLIC

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven or toaster oven to 450 degrees.
• 2. Lay a 12-inch square piece of foil on the counter and put the garlic on it.
• 3. Sprinkle the thyme and rosemary over the garlic.
• 4. Pour the oil over the garlic and herbs.
• 5. Draw up the edges of the foil and make a sealed packet.
• 6. Bake 20 minutes.
• 7. While the garlic is baking, cook pasta according to package directions.
• 8. Two minutes before pasta is done, add the zucchini to the pasta cooking water.
• 9. Cook two minutes.
• 10. Drain zucchini and pasta.
• 11. Open the foil and mash the garlic lightly with a spoon.
• 12. Toss with the pasta and zucchini, season with salt and pepper and serve.

ROASTED ZUCCHINI AND TOMATO PASTA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 450 degrees. On rimmed baking sheet, toss zucchini, tomatoes, and garlic with 5 tablespoons oil; season with salt and pepper. Spread into single layer; roast until zucchini is lightly browned, 20 to 25 minutes.
• In large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente, about 12 minutes. Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water. Return pasta to pot. Toss with remaining tablespoon oil; cover.
• Pour reserved pasta water onto baking sheet of cooked vegetables; scrape with a wooden spoon to loosen browned bits. Stir vegetables and juices into pasta. Add parsley and Parmesan; toss to combine. Serve with more Parmesan.