Ratatouille Of Summer Squash And Tomatoes Recipe

Name: Ratatouille Of Summer Squash And Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 16 ounces penne pasta; 1/4 cup butter; 1 small vidalia onions or 1 small other sweet variety onion, diced; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 small green bell pepper, diced; 3 -5 garlic cloves, minced (you can use more or less, depending upon personal preference); 1/4 cup pine nuts; 2 medium yellow squash, quartered and sliced very thin (you can also substitute zucchini, eggplant or a combination thereof); 1/4 cup white wine; 2 large ripe tomatoes; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 3 tablespoons water; salt and pepper, to taste; 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped or torn into thin strips; 1 tablespoon fresh oregano (the whole leaves are fine); 1 cup grated parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

16 ounces penne pasta
1/4 cup butter
1 small vidalia onions or 1 small other sweet variety onion, diced
1 teaspoon sugar
1 small green bell pepper, diced
3 -5 garlic cloves, minced (you can use more or less, depending upon personal preference)
1/4 cup pine nuts
2 medium yellow squash, quartered and sliced very thin (you can also substitute zucchini, eggplant or a combination thereof)
1/4 cup white wine
2 large ripe tomatoes
1 tablespoon tomato paste
3 tablespoons water
salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped or torn into thin strips
1 tablespoon fresh oregano (the whole leaves are fine)
1 cup grated parmesan cheese

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["Cook the pasta according to package directions.", "While the pasta is cooking, melt the butter in a large saute pan over medium heat and add the onion. It's important to keep the butter from browning. When the onion begins to turn translucent (after about 2-3 minutes), add the sugar and continue sauteeing the onion, stirring frequently, until it just begins to caramelize (about 5-7 minutes).", "Add the bell pepper, garlic and pine nuts and continue cooking over medium heat for another minute or so. Stir frequently to keep the garlic from browning.", "Add the squash and white wine, stirring to deglaze the pan and combine the ingredients.", "Mix the tomato paste and water until well-combined. After another minute or so, once the squash has begun to ""wilt,"" add the tomatoes, oregano and tomato paste and water mixture, stirring to combine the ingredients and coat them with the tomato paste and water mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste, cover and cook for an additional 5 minutes.", "Stir in the basil just before serving.", "Serve over the pasta with a generous topping of Parmesan cheese."]

885

kcal

Calories

Fat

121

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 16 ounces penne pasta, 1/4 cup butter, 1 small vidalia onions or 1 small other sweet variety onion, diced, 1 teaspoon sugar, and more.

Yes, Ratatouille Of Summer Squash And Tomatoes falls under the Vegetarian 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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Ratatouille Of Summer Squash And Tomatoes

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