Fire Island Veggie Pasta

Great as a summer bounty recipe, green beans,squash,herbs and tomatoes and other garden veggies.This was my brother's favorite pasta dish, great times and good food served on Fire Island.The crunch of fresh green beans and yummy melted cheese brings this easy veggie dish to life. Feel free to use any "in season" veggies like squash,eggplant, etc. Adding the cheese to the HOT veggies and pasta makes this dish a creamy delight. As reviewed... one chef used grilled veggies... what a great idea!!!!

• Ready In: 19 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  medium onion (chopped)
• 3  garlic cloves (minced)
• 1⁄4 cup olive oil
• 1  tablespoon dried oregano
• 1  tablespoon dried basil
• 1⁄2 cup mushroom (chopped- fresh or canned)
• 1  cup green beans (fresh or slightly cooked in micoven)
• 4  roma tomatoes (chopped)
• 2  zucchini (small and sliced)
• 1⁄4 cup white wine
• 1⁄4 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese (chubed or shredded)
• 1⁄2 cup mozzarella cheese (cubed)
• 1⁄4 cup fresh basil (chopped)
• 8  ounces pasta (zittie or shells)
• 2  ounces white wine
•  pecorino romano cheese or  parmigiano-reggiano cheese, as garnish

Directions

1. Cook pasta (zittie,shells or your favorite in a large saucepan of water), drain and set aside.
2. Saute onions, garlic, oregano, basil and mushrooms in olive oil.
3. At the same time heat green beans and zucchini in micro wave for about 2 minutes, don't allow to overcook.
4. Add green beans, zucchini and Roma tomatoes to onion mixture and heat through, then add about 1/4 cup white wine, cook another 2 minutes.
5. In a large serving bowl, toss Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and mozzarella cheese into hot vegetables and immediately toss in hot pasta and fresh basil.
6. Pass the Parmigiano Reggiano or Pecorino Romano Cheese.