Zucchini And Carrot Pasta Recipes

ZUCCHINI AND CARROT A SCAPECE

Steps:

• Heat 1/3 cup oil in a heavy large frying pan over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add the zucchini and fry until golden, about 2 minutes per side. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the fried zucchini to a baking dish. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Sprinkle half of the garlic, basil, and mint leaves over the zucchini.
• Add the remaining oil to the frying pan. Add the carrots to the hot oil and saute until golden, about 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the fried carrots to the dish of zucchini. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Sprinkle the remaining garlic, basil, and mint leaves over. Drizzle the vinegar over the vegetable mixture and toss gently to coat. Cool to room temperature. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator overnight. Allow the vegetables to come to room temperature before serving. Transfer the scapece to a platter. Serve with bread, fish or chicken.

LINGUINE WITH ZUCCHINI, CARROTS, AND MIXED HERB PESTO

Steps:

• Using a mandoline cut carrots and zucchini into 1/8-inch-thick julienne strips. (Alternatively, using a sharp knife, halve carrots and zucchini crosswise and cut lengthwise into 1/8-inch-wide pieces.)
• In a 6-quart kettle bring 5 quarts salted water to a boil. Add linguine and cook 8 minutes, or until barely tender. Add carrots and cook 1 minute. Add zucchini and cook 1 minute. Reserve 2/3 cup cooking water and drain pasta and vegetables.
• In a large bowl stir together pesto and reserved hot cooking water. Add pasta and vegetables and toss well.
• To make mixed herb pesto:
• In a food processor blend together all ingredients with salt and pepper to taste until smooth. Pesto keeps, surface covered with plastic wrap, chilled, 1 week. Makes about 3/4 cup.

ZUCCHINI & CARROT RIBBON FETTUCINI

Steps:

• In preparation: using a vegetable peeler, slice wide thin strips from the zucchini and carrots, slicing the full length of the vegetable. Set aside.
• Cook pasta according to package directions in a large pasta pot.
• Heat butter in a medium skillet just until melted then stir in the zucchini and carrot ribbons; cover and cook over low heat 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and stir once more.
• Drain prepared fettuccine and then toss it with the vegetable ribbons and the herbs.
• If desired, sprinkle top generously with Parmesan cheese after placing it in a serving dish and serving.

PASTA PRIMAVERA WITH KALE, ZUCCHINI, AND CARROTS

Steps:

• Start by cooking pasta per package directions and set aside to drain and cool. Add EVOO to pasta if you like to keep it from getting sticky.
• In a large 3-4 qt pan, heat EVOO to medium heat and sauté onions, red pepper and garlic together until soft.
• Add crushed tomatoes, then carrots and kale.
• Stir and let it come to a slow boil, then turn the heat down to medium low for about 30 minutes.
• Start on the zucchini. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Coat each side of the zucchini with breadcrumb mixture and place on a oven proof dish. Use an oil spray on dish to keep it from sticking. Bake for 10-15 minutes.
• Add fresh herbs to red sauce, and let it cook for another 15 minutes.
• Finish primavera sauce with cream and add salt to taste.
• Toss pasta with red sauce to coat. Top each serving with 2 pieces of baked zucchini and grated parmesean cheese and enjoy!