Bumper-Crop Penne Recipe

Name: Bumper-Crop Penne
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 clove garlic, peeled and smashed; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon chili pepper flakes; 1 medium-size white onion, minced; 1/4 cup minced prosciutto; 3 zucchini, julienned; 2 tomatoes, chopped; 1 pound penne; 1 tablespoon sweet butter; 1/4 cup minced Italian parsley; 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, torn; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup grated pecorino cheese

Servings: persons

1 clove garlic, peeled and smashed
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon chili pepper flakes
1 medium-size white onion, minced
1/4 cup minced prosciutto
3 zucchini, julienned
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 pound penne
1 tablespoon sweet butter
1/4 cup minced Italian parsley
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup grated pecorino cheese

1
In a saute pan over medium heat, warm the garlic in the olive oil until the garlic is golden, and then remove garlic and discard.
2
Add the chili and onion and cook until soft.
3
Add the prosciutto and the zucchini, partly cover the pan and cook until barely soft, about 5 minutes.
4
Add the tomatoes, stir, cover the pan and remove from heat.
5
Boil the penne in plenty of well-salted water until tender, and drain.
6
While the pasta is cooking, add the butter, parsley, basil, salt and pepper to the zucchini sauce and stir well.
7
Place the sauce in a large pasta bowl.
8
Add the penne and toss.
9
Add the pecorino cheese and additional salt and pepper to taste and serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 clove garlic, peeled and smashed, 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon chili pepper flakes, 1 medium-size white onion, minced, and more.

Yes, Bumper-Crop Penne falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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