HOT ZUCCHINI AND PEPPER BASIL SAUCE WITH PENNE

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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     dinner, weekday, pastas, main course

Time 45m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 pounds zucchini and yellow squash
4 large roasted red peppers, packed in water
2 large cloves garlic
2 tablespoons capers
2 teaspoons anchovy paste
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon hot-pepper flakes
8 ounces penne
1 teaspoon olive oil
A few sprigs basil, to yield 1/4 cup chopped
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring water to boil in a covered pot for penne.
  • Turn on broiler, and line the broiler pan with a double thickness of aluminum foil. Scrub and trim the zucchini and yellow squash, and slice in half lengthwise. Arrange on the foil-lined broiler pan, cut side up, and spray with nonstick pan spray. Broil the squashes about 3 inches from the source of heat for about 15 minutes, until they are browned and softened.
  • Meanwhile, rinse the peppers and cut in fine julienne strips. Chop the garlic, rinse the capers and combine the garlic, capers, anchovy paste and hot pepper flakes.
  • Cook the penne according to package directions.
  • Heat a small nonstick skillet until it is hot. Reduce heat to medium high, and add the oil. Quickly saute the garlic mixture. Remove from heat, and stir in the julienned peppers.
  • Cut the squashes into thin strips, and add to the pepper mixture.
  • Wash, dry and cut the basil, and stir into pepper mixture. Season with pepper.
  • Drain the penne, and top with the sauce.

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