Penne With Sweet Summer Vegetables, Pine Nuts, And

Name: Penne With Sweet Summer Vegetables, Pine Nuts, And Herbs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pints cherry tomatoes; 2 ears corn, shucked and kernels cut off; 2 large zucchini or summer squash, sliced in half lengthwise and then chopped into 1/2 inch thick slices; 1 large red onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided into 3 tbsp and 1 tbsp; 8 ounces penne or farfalle pasta; 1/3 cup torn basil leaves; 1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves; Coarse salt and black pepper to taste; 1/4 cup pine nuts (optional)

Servings: persons

2 pints cherry tomatoes
2 ears corn, shucked and kernels cut off
2 large zucchini or summer squash, sliced in half lengthwise and then chopped into 1/2 inch thick slices
1 large red onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided into 3 tbsp and 1 tbsp
8 ounces penne or farfalle pasta
1/3 cup torn basil leaves
1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves
Coarse salt and black pepper to taste
1/4 cup pine nuts (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Set a pot of boiled water on the stove to boil.
2
Toss vegetables and garlic with olive oil and season well with salt and pepper. Keep the corn separate, however. Divide all vegetables save corn onto baking sheets and start roasting them for 35-40 minutes, or until they're vegetables are becoming sweet, golden, and slightly caramelized (to get this effect, you'll want to avoid tossing them around too much as they cook). Fifteen minutes before the end of the roasting process, add the corn, which cooks a little faster than the other vegetables!
3
If you're using the pine nuts, now is the time to toast them gently in a large frying pan set over medium heat. Stir them continually, and remove them as soon as they're becoming golden.
4
Cook pasta till tender but slightly al dente. Drain and return to pot, reserving a small amount of the cooking liquid.
5
Add the roast vegetables, along with remaining 1 tbsp olive oil and a tiny bit of the cooking liquid, to the pasta. Toss in the basil and oregano, and serve, topped with toasted pine nuts if desired.
6
Note: most fresh pastas do contain egg or milk. So use any of the popular dry brands, like Barilla or De Cecco. Whole wheat pasta if you're feeling crunchy. And if you happen to be making dinner for a vegan with a gluten allergy (or anyone with a gluten allergy), don't freak out. You can use brown rice or quinoa pasta in place of the regular pasta. They're both a fantastic option for gluten free diners, and in my opinion, much tastier and more authentic than whole wheat pasta!

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pints cherry tomatoes, 2 ears corn, shucked and kernels cut off, 2 large zucchini or summer squash, sliced in half lengthwise and then chopped into 1/2 inch thick slices, 1 large red onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Penne With Sweet Summer Vegetables, Pine Nuts, And Herbs 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Penne With Sweet Summer Vegetables, Pine Nuts, And Herbs

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