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Penne Pasta with Summer Vegetables
Recipe courtesy From the Kitchens Of
- Total Time:
- 25 min
- Prep:
- 15 min |
- Inactive Prep:
- -- |
- Cook:
- 10 min
- Level:
- Easy
- Yield:
- 4 servings
Ingredients
- Salt
- 8 ounces dried penne pasta
- 1 large yellow squash
- 1 medium zucchini
- 1/4 cup, plus 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, plus more for garnish
- 4 ounces goat cheese, sliced into small pieces
Directions
Place a large pot of water over high heat. Bring to a boil and add a generous pinch of salt. Add pasta and cook to package directions for al dente, about 7 to 8 minutes.
Slice the squash and zucchini in half lengthwise. Slice each half into 1/4-inch thick "half moon" slices and set aside.
While the pasta is cooking, heat a large skillet over high heat and add 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add the zucchini, season with salt and pepper and cook 3 to 4 minutes, until slightly browned, tossing halfway through. Remove the zucchini to a plate. To the same pan, add another 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add the yellow squash, season with salt, and pepper and cook 3 to 4 minutes, until slightly browned, tossing halfway through. Remove to a plate with zucchini.
To the same skillet add the remaining olive oil and turn down heat to medium. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and saute 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, season with salt and pepper and saute for another 2 minutes. Add the cooked squash, zucchini, herbs and goat cheese, toss together and saute 1 minute.
Strain the pasta and return to the pot. Add the sauteed vegetables to the pot and toss. Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary. Transfer to a serving bowl, garnish with a little bit fresh basil and parsley and serve immediately.