Summer Vegetables With Linguine Recipes

PASTA WITH ROASTED SUMMER VEGETABLES AND BASIL

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Divide squash, tomatoes, onions, and garlic between two large rimmed baking sheets. Drizzle with oil, and season with salt and pepper; toss to coat and then spread evenly. Roast (without tossing) until tender and starting to brown, 30 to 40 minutes.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil; add a generous amount of salt. Cook pasta until al dente according to package instructions. Drain, and return to pot.
• Add roasted vegetables, butter, parmesan, and basil to pot; season with salt and pepper, and toss gently with pasta to combine. Reheat over medium-low if necessary before serving.

VEGETARIAN LINGUINE

Steps:

• Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat butter and oil over medium heat. Add zucchini and mushrooms; saute 3-5 minutes. Add tomato, onions, garlic and seasonings. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, about 3 minutes., Drain linguine; add to vegetable mixture. Sprinkle with cheeses and basil. Toss to coat.

RUSTIC SUMMER VEGETABLE PASTA

Steps:

• In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add zucchini and yellow squash; cook and stir until tender. Remove from pan., In same pot, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, eggplant and mushrooms; cook and stir until tender. Add garlic and pepper flakes; cook 1 minute longer. Add tomatoes, salt and pepper. Stir in oregano, parsley and half of the basil; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes, stirring occasionally., Meanwhile, cook spaghetti according to package directions. Drain; add spaghetti and squash to vegetable mixture. Drizzle with remaining oil; toss to combine. Top with cheese and remaining basil.

SUMMER VEGETABLES WITH LINGUINE

Steps:

• Cut yellow squash and zucchini into thirds lengthwise.
• Cut each third into 1/4 inch thick slices.
• Cut red bell pepper into thin strips.
• Set aside.
• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• Drain and keep warm.
• Combine wine, salt, basil, tarragon and red pepper flakes in a small bowl; set aside.
• In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium high heat.
• Add squash, zucchini, red bell pepper, mushrooms and garlic.
• Stir fry for 2-3 minutes or until vegetables are crisp tender.
• Stir wine mixture and drizzle over vegetables.
• Toss to coat and allow to heat through.
• To serve, toss vegetables with pasta until well mixed.
• Transfer to a large serving platter or a pasta bowl and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
• This recipe calls for dried herbs but of course use fresh if you have them.
• This looks great on a big platter with pieces of grilled salmon placed on top and garnished with sprigs of fresh basil.

PASTA WITH SUMMER VEGETABLES

Steps:

• In a saucepan of boiling water boil the fava beans for 4 to 5 minutes, or until they are tender. Drain the beans, let them cool until they can be handled, and peel off and discard the tough outer skins. In a steamer set over boiling water steam the zucchini, covered, for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, or until it is just tender. In a large bowl combine the beans, the zucchini, the tomatoes, the onion, drained well if soaked, the garlic, the bell pepper, the parsley, the oil, and salt and black pepper to taste and toss the mixture until it is combined well. In a kettle of boiling salted water boil the gemellini until it is al dente, drain it, and while it is still hot add it to the vegetable mixture, tossing the mixture until it is combined well. Serve the pasta warm or at room temperature with the Parmesan.