Summer Corkscrew Pasta

Submitted by MsBindy

"Good use of summer garden vegetables. Recipe is from Sundays at Moosewood"

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 lb corkscrew macaroni
• 8 -10 tiny zucchini (or 2 medium zucchini)
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1⁄3 cup pine nuts
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 large tomatoes, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
• 1⁄4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup fresh basil, chopped
• 1 1⁄2 cups mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ground black pepper
• freshly grated parmesan cheese

directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
2. Cut tiny zucchini into rounds, or cut medium-sized zucchini into quarter rounds about 1/4 inch thick.
3. In a skillet, saute the zucchini, garlic and pine nuts in olive oil until the garlic is golden and the zucchini is barely tender, for just a few minutes.
4. Put the zucchini into a large serving bowl and add the tomatoes, parsley, basil, cheese, lemon juice and olive oil. Add black pepper to taste and mix well.
5. When pasta is el dente, drain it and add to the serving bowl.
6. Toss everything and serve immediately.
7. Sprinkle with Parmesan if desired.

Reviews

[Saraghina]

Very tasty, easy and beautiful!

 

[SugaredAlmond]

This is a lovely, fresh summery pasta dish. I served it cold with some spinach leaves, but apart from that, I made it as posted. Delish!

 

[Sharon123]

A lovely salad that works great for a picnic because there is no mayo. I too used extra lemon juice for a little more kick. Thanks!

 

[Mrs Goodall]

Thought this was great. I just added a little salt and an extra garlic clove. I also used cherry tomatoes and found these great mini mozzarella balls that are the same size as the tomatoes and use those. I was a very pretty dish as well as tasty. I used the pasta, but next time I may not, not sure it even needs it!

 

[ellie_]

Delicious and quick and easy - perfect for a quick summer meal. Thanks for shaing this keeper which we will be making again this summer!