Summer Skillet Pasta Recipe

Name: Summer Skillet Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked dry penne pasta; 3 tablespoons land o lakes butter; 1 medium onion, cut into 1-inch pieces; 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh garlic; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper; 2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch slices, halved*; 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced; 1 medium yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced; ¾ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese; 2 medium tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, leaves**; 4 ounces land o lakes mozzarella cheese, shredded

Servings: persons

8 ounces uncooked dry penne pasta
3 tablespoons land o lakes butter
1 medium onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh garlic
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch slices, halved*
1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 medium yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
¾ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
2 medium tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, leaves**
4 ounces land o lakes mozzarella cheese, shredded

1
Cook pasta according to package directions.
2
Drain.
3
Meanwhile, melt butter in 12-inch deep skillet until sizzling; stir in onion, garlic, salt and pepper.
4
Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until onion is lightly browned (4 to 5 minutes).
5
Add zucchini, red and yellow peppers.
6
Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisply tender (4 to 5 minutes).
7
Stir in cooked pasta, Parmesan cheese, tomatoes and basil.
8
Continue cooking until tomatoes are heated through.
9
Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
10
Cover; let stand until cheese is melted (1 to 2 minutes).
11
*Substitute 1 medium eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch slices; cut each slice into eighths.
12
**Substitute 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves.
13
TIP: This recipe can easily be divided in half for smaller families.

486

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces uncooked dry penne pasta, 3 tablespoons land o lakes butter, 1 medium onion, cut into 1-inch pieces, 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh garlic, and more.

Yes, Summer Skillet Pasta 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.

Summer Skillet Pasta

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