Penne With Melted-Vegetable Sauce Recipe Recipe

Name: Penne With Melted-Vegetable Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Kosher salt; 1 large russet potato (about 12 ounces), peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice; 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice (about 3/4 cups); 3 ounces string beans, trimmed and cut into 1/4-inch dice (about 3/4 cup); 1/2 small fennel bulb, trimmed and cut into 1/4-inch dice (about 1/2 cup); 1 small red onion, cut into 1.4-inch dice (about 3/4 cup); 1 pound dried penne; 2 to 4 medium cloves garlic, minced (see note); 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil (see note); 1/4 cup minced parsley; Freshly ground black pepper; Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, for serving

Servings: persons

Kosher salt
1 large russet potato (about 12 ounces), peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice (about 3/4 cups)
3 ounces string beans, trimmed and cut into 1/4-inch dice (about 3/4 cup)
1/2 small fennel bulb, trimmed and cut into 1/4-inch dice (about 1/2 cup)
1 small red onion, cut into 1.4-inch dice (about 3/4 cup)
1 pound dried penne
2 to 4 medium cloves garlic, minced (see note)
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil (see note)
1/4 cup minced parsley
Freshly ground black pepper
Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, for serving

1
In a medium pot of salted boiling water, cook potato until a piece is easily crushed between fingers, about 5 minutes. Using fine strainer, transfer to large mixing bowl. Working one vegetable at a time, continue by boiling carrots, string beans, fennel, and onion until each is well done, about 5 minutes each; add each vegetable to mixing bowl as it is ready.
2
Add penne to boiling water and cook until al dente, following timing on package. Drain, reserving 1 cup of cooking water.
3
Meanwhile, add garlic, olive oil, and parsley to vegetables, and mix thoroughly until potatoes have broken down for form a chunky puree. Season with salt and pepper.
4
Add penne and a healthy grating of Parmigiano-Reggiano to vegetable sauce and stir to combine, adding cooking water 1 tablespoon at a time if sauce is too thick. Spoon into bowls, top with additional grated cheese, and serve.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Kosher salt, 1 large russet potato (about 12 ounces), peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice, 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice (about 3/4 cups), 3 ounces string beans, trimmed and cut into 1/4-inch dice (about 3/4 cup), and more.

Yes, Penne With Melted-Vegetable Sauce Recipe 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.

Penne With Melted-Vegetable Sauce Recipe

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