Hot Zucchini and Pepper Basil Sauce With Penne Recipe

Name: Hot Zucchini and Pepper Basil Sauce With Penne
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds zucchini and yellow squash; 4 large roasted red peppers, packed in water; 2 large cloves garlic; 2 tablespoons capers; 2 teaspoons anchovy paste; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon hot-pepper flakes; 8 ounces penne; 1 teaspoon olive oil; A few sprigs basil, to yield 1/4 cup chopped; Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Servings: persons

1 1/2 pounds zucchini and yellow squash
4 large roasted red peppers, packed in water
2 large cloves garlic
2 tablespoons capers
2 teaspoons anchovy paste
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon hot-pepper flakes
8 ounces penne
1 teaspoon olive oil
A few sprigs basil, to yield 1/4 cup chopped
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

1
Bring water to boil in a covered pot for penne.
2
Turn on broiler, and line the broiler pan with a double thickness of aluminum foil.
3
Scrub and trim the zucchini and yellow squash, and slice in half lengthwise.
4
Arrange on the foil-lined broiler pan, cut side up, and spray with nonstick pan spray.
5
Broil the squashes about 3 inches from the source of heat for about 15 minutes, until they are browned and softened.
6
Meanwhile, rinse the peppers and cut in fine julienne strips.
7
Chop the garlic, rinse the capers and combine the garlic, capers, anchovy paste and hot pepper flakes.
8
Cook the penne according to package directions.
9
Heat a small nonstick skillet until it is hot.
10
Reduce heat to medium high, and add the oil.
11
Quickly saute the garlic mixture.
12
Remove from heat, and stir in the julienned peppers.
13
Cut the squashes into thin strips, and add to the pepper mixture.
14
Wash, dry and cut the basil, and stir into pepper mixture.
15
Season with pepper.
16
Drain the penne, and top with the sauce.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 pounds zucchini and yellow squash, 4 large roasted red peppers, packed in water, 2 large cloves garlic, 2 tablespoons capers, and more.

Yes, Hot Zucchini and Pepper Basil Sauce With 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.

Hot Zucchini and Pepper Basil Sauce With Penne

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