Zucchini Fettuccine with Fresh Marinara Recipe

Name: Zucchini Fettuccine with Fresh Marinara
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb. plum tomatoes, quartered; 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves, chopped, plus sprigs for garnish; ⅓ cup dry-packed sun-dried tomatoes, softened in warm water and chopped; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 shallot, minced; Sea salt or kosher salt to taste; Freshly ground black pepper; 8 oz. mixed summer squash (green and yellow), ends trimmed; 1 orange bell pepper, halved and seeded; 8 oz. soy or fresh mozzarella, diced; 1 cup chopped walnuts; Grated regular or soy Parmesan cheese for garnish, optional; 6 basil sprigs for garnish, optional

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lb. plum tomatoes, quartered
1 cup packed fresh basil leaves, chopped, plus sprigs for garnish
⅓ cup dry-packed sun-dried tomatoes, softened in warm water and chopped
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 shallot, minced
Sea salt or kosher salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper
8 oz. mixed summer squash (green and yellow), ends trimmed
1 orange bell pepper, halved and seeded
8 oz. soy or fresh mozzarella, diced
1 cup chopped walnuts
Grated regular or soy Parmesan cheese for garnish, optional
6 basil sprigs for garnish, optional

1
Put tomatoes, basil, sun-dried tomatoes, 3 Tbs.
2
oil, shallot, dash of salt and several grinds of pepper into food processor, and process until sauce resembles finely textured salsa.
3
Pare squash lengthwise on 4 sides into paper-thin slices, about 1-inch wide, using sharp vegetable peeler.
4
Discard soft centers, or save for another use.
5
Stack slices, and cut into 1/4-inch-wide fettuccine strips.
6
Cut bell pepper into paper-thin strips.
7
Put fettuccine into bowl with mozzarella, walnuts, remaining 1 Tbs.
8
oil and salt to taste; toss gently.
9
Pour sauce into 6 shallow bowls, and top with fettuccine mixture.
10
Grind fresh pepper over each and, if using, top with Parmesan cheese and basil sprigs.
11
Serve.

571

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lb. plum tomatoes, quartered, 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves, chopped, plus sprigs for garnish, ⅓ cup dry-packed sun-dried tomatoes, softened in warm water and chopped, 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Zucchini Fettuccine with Fresh Marinara 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.

Zucchini Fettuccine with Fresh Marinara

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