Best Mediterranean Vegetable Pasta Sauce Oamc Recipes

MEDITERRANEAN ROASTED VEGETABLE PASTA RECIPE

Steps:

• Pre-heat the oven to 230ºC/450°F.
• Cut the zucchini in half lengthways and then cut into 1/4 inch slices.
• Cut the bell peppers into 1/2 inch pieces.
• Peel the onion and then cut into thick wedges.
• Pour the olive oil, salt, and pepper into a large roasting tin.
• Add in all the chopped veg and stir well until everything is well coated.
• Roasted for 30 minutes until slightly charred and tender.
• Combine the olive oil, grated parmesan, minced garlic, Italian herbs, salt and pepper in a jar or measuring cup. Stir well and set to one side.
• Whilst the veg is roasting bring a large pan of water to the boil.
• Salt it well and add the pasta.
• Cook as per the packet until al-dente.
• Reserve a cup of the pasta cooking water and drain the pasta, then return it to the pan.
• Add 1/4 cup of the pasta cooking water to the sauce and stir/shake to combine.
• Remove the veg from the oven and empty the veg and any oil over the drained pasta.
• Pour over the sauce and stir everything until well combined. You can add more cooking water if
• Serve sprinkled with some fresh oregano and more parmesan if desired.

MEDITERRANEAN VEGETABLE PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the zucchini, mushrooms, green pepper and onion in oil until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the tomatoes, olives and pepper; heat through., Drain pasta; divide between two plates. Top with vegetable mixture and cheeses.

EASY PASTA PRIMAVERA RECIPE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 450 degrees F.
• Place the vegetables in a large mixing bowl. Add garlic, oregano, and thyme. Season with a big pinch of kosher salt and black pepper. Drizzle a good amount of extra virgin olive oil. Toss to coat.
• Transfer the vegetables to a large sheet pan (or two if needed). Spread them out well. Roast in heated oven for about 20 minutes (stirring half-way through).
• While the vegetables are roasting, cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package (about 10 to 12 minutes). Reserve some of the pasta cooking water. Drain pasta.
• Transfer pasta to a large bowl and season with salt and pepper, and if you like, a little oregano and fresh thyme. Add the vegetables in. Add the tomatoes and lemon zest. Add a bit of the pasta cooking water, a bit of extra virgin olive oil. Toss to combine.
• Sprinkle Parmesan cheese and serve immediately.

MEDITERRANEAN VEGETABLE PASTA SAUCE (OAMC)

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400°F Trim and discard the top and bottom of the eggplant and cut the remainder into small cubes.
• Peel the onion and chop finely. Cut the red pepper in half, deseed and slice into small pieces.
• Place the prepared vegetables in a medium-sized roasting tin with the garlic. Stir in the olive oil, paprika and 4 tbsp cold water. Roast in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to stop the vegetables from sticking.
• When the vegetables are soft and golden, stir in the Napoletana Sauce and parsley, and season well. Return to the oven for a further 10 minutes to heat through. Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to the pack instructions. Drain the pasta, then stir into the sauce. Serve with a crisp green salad.

VEGETABLE PASTA SAUCE

Steps:

• In large pot saute the onion in olive oil until translucent then add garlic.
• Run the chickpeas and tomatoes through a blender or food processor until they are finely chopped, but not smooth.
• Add all the ingredients to the pot, and simmer uncovered for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• When I don't have fresh I exchange 1/4 cup fresh basil= 4 tsp dried. 1/4 cup fresh oregano = 1 tablespoon dried. 1/2 cup parsley = 2tsp dried.

MEDITERRANEAN PASTA SAUCE FOR PENNE

Steps:

• Cut zucchini, eggplant, bell pepper, onion, and celery into 1/2 inch pieces.
• Put a pot of water on to boil for cooking pasta, if preparing at same time as sauce.
• In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1T olive oil over medium-high heat.
• Add diced vegetables. Saute until tender, about 10 minutes.
• Add minced garlic and cook, stirring for 1 minute more.
• Add wine and stir until wine is almost evaporated, about 2 minutes.
• Add tomatoes and juice. With tomatoes,grab and rip hard stem off each tomato and then hand crush the tomato before adding it to the sauce (or you can chop them :).
• Add thyme (or oregano), salt, and pepper.
• Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened, 10-15 minutes.
• Toss with penne and serve!

PINK MEDITERRANEAN PASTA SAUCE

Steps:

• You can make this sauce ahead of time, and it actually tastes better the next day. Only cook enough pasta for the day you are serving it, and serve any leftover sauce with freshly cooked pasta.
• In a skillet, soften the onion in a little water over medium heat. Add the oil and garlic, and saute them, stirring often, till they are starting to caramelize.
• Add the tomatoes, pepper, crushed red pepper and salt/pepper if desired. Raise heat till juices are bubbling. Then turn it down to low and simmer 15-20 minutes, till the bell pepper is well-softened.
• In the meantime, start your pasta cooking in a large pot.
• Transfer the mixture to a food processor and blend, adding a few tablespoons of stock or water as needed to make a smooth sauce. Return to the skillet, stir in the basil, cover and keep warm.
• Drain pasta and return it to the pot. Pour in the sauce and stir to coat. Serve with a sprinkle of coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper, and a salad.

SILVANA'S MEDITERRANEAN & BASIL PASTA

Steps:

• To roast the veg, preheat the oven to 200C/gas 6/fan 180C. Scatter the peppers, red onions, chillies and garlic in a large roasting tin. Sprinkle with sugar, drizzle over the oil and season well with salt and pepper. Roast for 15 minutes, toss in the tomatoes and roast for another 15 minutes until everything is starting to soften and look golden.
• While the vegetables are roasting, cook the pasta in a large pan of salted boiling water according to packet instructions, until tender but still with a bit of bite. Drain well.
• Remove the vegetables from the oven, tip in the pasta and toss lightly together. Tear the basil leaves on top and sprinkle with Parmesan to serve. If you have any leftovers it makes a great cold pasta salad - just moisten with extra olive oil if needed.