Dorothy's Mostaccioli Vegetarian Pasta with Walnuts

Name: Dorothy's Mostaccioli Vegetarian Pasta with Walnuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 each onions yellow, chopped; 2 each shallots chopped; 3 each garlic cloves chopped; 1/2 cup vegetable oil olive; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil pepper sherry; 1 x walnuts coarsely chopped; 2 teaspoons oregano dried; ⅓ cup basil sliced in fine ribbons, save the top centers (florets) of the basil for garnish; 28 ounces tomatoes crushed; 1 cup wine burgundy; 1/2 each sweet red bell peppers red, julienne cut; 3 each zucchini baby size, julienne cut; 1 x red pepper flakes red crushed flakes; 1 x salt; 3 cups mostaccioli; 1 x cheese mozzarella, shredded; 1 x basil for garnish

Servings: persons

3 each onions yellow, chopped
2 each shallots chopped
3 each garlic cloves chopped
1/2 cup vegetable oil olive
3 tablespoons vegetable oil pepper sherry
1 x walnuts coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons oregano dried
⅓ cup basil sliced in fine ribbons, save the top centers (florets) of the basil for garnish
28 ounces tomatoes crushed
1 cup wine burgundy
1/2 each sweet red bell peppers red, julienne cut
3 each zucchini baby size, julienne cut
1 x red pepper flakes red crushed flakes
1 x salt
3 cups mostaccioli
1 x cheese mozzarella, shredded
1 x basil for garnish

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["Cook the pasta according to package directions.", "In a large skillet or sauce pan: Heat the Olive Oil and the Sherry Pepper Oil.", "Add and Saute the Oregano, Onions and Shallots until almost translucent before adding the garlic and walnuts.", "Add the walnuts and garlic.", "Saute, without letting the garlic brown.", "Add the crushed Tomatoes and Burgundy wine and Basil.", "Cook slowly over a low heat, uncovered.", "In a microwave oven: Cover and cook the julienned Red Pepper for 1 minute.", "Set aside.", "Cover and cook the julienned Zucchini for 2 to 3 minutes.", "Set aside.", "The Red Peppers and Zucchini will maintain their pretty coloring by cooking ""al dente"" in the microwave.", "When the tomato sauce has been reduced and is the consistency desired, add the Red Peppers and Zucchini.", "Heat the Broiler.", "Drain the cooked pasta.", "(Because water can cling to the insides of these little ""macaroni pipes"

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 each onions yellow, chopped, 2 each shallots chopped, 3 each garlic cloves chopped, 1/2 cup vegetable oil olive, and more.

Yes, Dorothy's Mostaccioli Vegetarian Pasta with Walnuts 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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Dorothy's Mostaccioli Vegetarian Pasta with Walnuts

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