Pasta Ooooh Baby I.E.S.JJGF65A

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Pasta Ooooh Baby I.E.S.JJGF65A

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Pasta Italian

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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Boiling salted water
1/2 Large onion -- sliced medium
2 Large tomatoes ( firm but
Thick
Juicy)
1 cloves garlic minced -- (1 to 2)
8 ounce Rigatni,ziti -- or other pasta
8 ounce Fresh button mushrooms -- whole
4 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon Minced fresh basil or thyme
2 Medium small zucchini -- about
Salt to taste
1 lb. sliced 3/4" thick
Fresh ground pepper to taste
2 Medium small yellow summer
Cayenne pepper to taste
Squash -- 1 lb.sliced 3/4"thic
Freshly grated parmesan or
1 Bunch scallions -- trimmed
Romano cheese
White only.

When the water is boiling,core the tomatoes and slash a little X on the blossom
end.Plunge fruit into boiling water 20 to 25 seconds,then remove with slotted
spoon.At this point,add pasta to the boiling water.Cool and peel the tomato
under cold running water.Cut into thickish wedges.Reserve...
In a large saute or frying pan,heat the oil over high heat.When sizzling
hot,add the zucchini and summer squash and cook,stirring and tossing until
vegetables brown 4 to 6 minutes.Add the scallions,onion and garlic.Reduce heat
and cook,stirring often,another 2 to 3 minutes.Add the mushrooms,reserved
tomatoes,basil,salt,pepper and cayenne;bring mixture to a boil and immediately
cover pan tightly and simmer 2 to 3 minutes...
Remove lid and adjust seasonings to taste.Spoon sauce over drained hot pasta
and add the freshly grated cheese.Makes 4 entree or 6 appetizer
servings........



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