Name: Penne with Zucchini & Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons salt; 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 3 cloves garlic, sliced; 3 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into half-moons; 1 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped; 10 fresh basil leaves, chopped, plus more for garnish; ¹⁄8 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 1 cup bottled tomato puree (passata); 1 pound penne pasta; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish

Penne with Zucchini & Sun-Dried Tomatoes

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The unbelievable truth about Italian cooking is that your life can be forever altered with just 20 minutes and a few simple ingredients. This dish, which I’ve adapted from the traditional spaghetti alla Nerano, is a perfect case in point! First created by Chef Maria Grazia, who served her signature zucchini pasta in the idyllic village of Nerano on the Amalfi Coast, this version stays close to the original, with zucchini, a rather flavorless vegetable on its own, caramelized until the flavor intensifies to what can only be described as transformative. Excerpted from Everyday Delicious copyright © 2024 by Rocco DiSpirito. Used by permission of Rodale Books an imprint and division of Penguin Random House LLC, New York. All rights reserved. No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher.

Rocco DiSpirito

Published on April 29, 2024

Tested by

Hilary Meyer

Reviewed by Dietitian

Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

Ingredients

2 tablespoons salt
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, sliced
3 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into half-moons
1 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
10 fresh basil leaves, chopped, plus more for garnish
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 cup bottled tomato puree (passata)
1 pound penne pasta
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish

Directions

Bring a large pot of water with salt to a boil.
Meanwhile, set a deep sauté pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the olive oil and garlic and toast until the garlic is golden brown. Add the zucchini and sauté until it’s lightly browned.
Add the sun-dried tomatoes, basil and crushed red pepper and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the tomato puree, reduce the heat to low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, while you cook the penne.
Add the penne to the boiling water and cook to al dente according to the package directions.
Drain the pasta and add it to the pan of sauce. Add the cold butter and Parmesan and stir until emulsified.
Serve garnished with basil and Parmesan.

EatingWell.com, April 2024

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

398	Calories
16g	Fat
53g	Carbs
12g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Serving Size generous 1 cup
Calories 398
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 53g	19%
Dietary Fiber 4g	15%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 12g	23%
Total Fat 16g	21%
Saturated Fat 5g	26%
Cholesterol 17mg	6%
Vitamin A 108Âµg
Vitamin C 16mg	18%
Vitamin D 0Âµg
Vitamin E 2mg	15%
Folate 165Âµg
Vitamin K 17Âµg
Sodium 336mg	15%
Calcium 100mg	8%
Iron 4mg	20%
Magnesium 70mg	17%
Potassium 718mg	15%
Zinc 2mg	14%
Vitamin B12 0Âµg
Omega 3 0g

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Penne with Zucchini & Sun-Dried Tomatoes

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