Mediterranean Pasta Sauce For Penne Recipe

Name: Mediterranean Pasta Sauce For Penne
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 small zucchini; 1 medium eggplant, peeled (about 1 pound); 1 red bell pepper; 1 medium onion; 1 stalk celery; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 cup dry white wine or 1/2 cup red wine; 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano; 2 (28 ounce) cans plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped; 1 teaspoon salt; fresh ground pepper

Servings: persons

2 small zucchini
1 medium eggplant, peeled (about 1 pound)
1 red bell pepper
1 medium onion
1 stalk celery
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup dry white wine or 1/2 cup red wine
1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 (28 ounce) cans plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon salt
fresh ground pepper

1
Cut zucchini, eggplant, bell pepper, onion, and celery into 1/2 inch pieces.
2
Put a pot of water on to boil for cooking pasta, if preparing at same time as sauce.
3
In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1T olive oil over medium-high heat.
4
Add diced vegetables. Saute until tender, about 10 minutes.
5
Add minced garlic and cook, stirring for 1 minute more.
6
Add wine and stir until wine is almost evaporated, about 2 minutes.
7
Add tomatoes and juice. With tomatoes,grab and rip hard stem off each tomato and then hand crush the tomato before adding it to the sauce (or you can chop them :).
8
Add thyme (or oregano), salt, and pepper.
9
Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened, 10-15 minutes.
10
Toss with penne and serve!

118

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 small zucchini, 1 medium eggplant, peeled (about 1 pound), 1 red bell pepper, 1 medium onion, and more.

Yes, Mediterranean Pasta Sauce For 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.

Mediterranean Pasta Sauce For Penne

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