Pasta With Summer Vegetables and Pecorino Romano

"Alfred Portale"
 
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Ready In:
2hrs 30mins
Ingredients:
24
Serves:
4
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ingredients

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directions

  • Make the sauce: in a big pot, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat; add in garlic and cook, stirring, for about 2 minutes.
  • Add in the tomatoes and use a fork or potato masher to break them up as they cook.
  • Stir in the basil and thyme; season with sugar, salt, and pepper.
  • Increase heat and bring to a boil; decrease heat to medium-low and simmer for about 20 minutes; taste and adjust seasonings.
  • Transfer mixture to the bowl of a food processor fitted with metal blade or use an immersion blender and puree until smooth.
  • During the pureeing, add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a thin stream; set sauce aside, covered, to keep warm.
  • Make the vegetables: preheat oven to 400°; set a large saute pan over high heat; when the pan is hot, add about 1 tablespoon oil.
  • Saute the zucchini and yellow squash for about 5 minutes, until slightly softened; transfer to a shallow baking dish.
  • Saute the peppers in the same pan for about 3 minutes, until slightly softened, adding more oil as needed, and then transfer them to the baking dish.
  • Add the eggplant and onion to the pan; saute for 8-10 minutes, until they begin to soften (add more oil if needed); transfer to the baking dish.
  • Cook the tomatoes for 3-4 minutes, until just warmed, and then transfer to the baking dish.
  • Add the garlic and thyme to the vegetables and season with salt and pepper; bake the vegetables for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the flavors just meld.
  • Remove from the oven, cover with foil, and set aside to keep warm.
  • The rest: in a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta for about 8-10 minutes, until al dente; drain.
  • Toss the pasta with the warm vegetables and sauce (mix the vegetables with the sauce and warm them, if needed, before adding them).
  • Spoon the pasta onto a warmed serving platter and garnish with the basil leaves, olives, and cheese; serve immediately.

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