PASTA QUEST…JUNE 15…DAY 3

Farfalle with zucchini, tomatoes, and a bunch of good stuff

INGREDIENTS:

Farfalle
Olive oil
Garlic
Anchovies, 2 fillets finely chopped
Zucchini, cut into small pieces
Green onions
Fresh oregano and basil
Lemon juice
Sweet Vermouth
Red pepper flakes
Grape tomatoes, halved
Tomato paste, 1 tsp

PROCESS:

Saute the garlic, onions, anchovies, red pepper flakes, and tomato paste until soft. Add the zucchini, lemon juice, and herbs and cook for 4-5 minutes then add the sweet Vermouth and the grape tomatoes, and simmer for 10-15 minutes.

Add the pasta when cooked, along with some of the past water, mix and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Drizzle with olive oil before serving.

Comments:

I’ve served pasta with zucchini a number of different ways, but this is my favorite. I think the achovies and sweet vermouth gives this dish a distinct flavor.