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Penne With Zucchini And Zucchini Garlic Sauce

Make Penne With Zucchini And Zucchini Garlic Sauce at home with Zucchini Or Medium, Garlic Olive Oil, and Penne Pasta Water Salt And Black Pepper. Serves 4. Keep it handy for the next time you cook it.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb
• 4 tbsp
• 8 oz

Method (preview)

1. 1

   SAUCE: Wash zucchini.

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   Cut 1 1/2 zucchini into thick rounds.

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   Cut rounds in half and place in a small saucepan.

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   Add enough salted water to just cover.

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   Bring to a boil.

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   Lower heat and cover pan.

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   Cook for 15 minutes.

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   Using a slotted spoon, transfer zucchini to a blender.

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   Add 1/2 cup cooking water and 1 teaspoon garlic infused olive oil.

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    Process until very smooth.

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    Add kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

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    Set aside.

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    ZUCCHINI: Trim end of remaining zucchini and discard.

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    Cut zucchini as meticulously as possible into 1/4-inch cubes.

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    Heat remaining oil in large nonstick skillet, add zucchini cubes, and saute over high heat until zucchini softens and turns golden.

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    Add a liberal amount of salt and pepper to taste.

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    Keep warm.

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    PASTA: Bring large pot of salted water to a rapid boil.

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    Add pasta and cook for 12 to 14 minutes until pasta is tender, a big longer than for al dente.

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    Drain pasta thoroughly.

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    SERVING: Divide pasta among shallow soup bowls.

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    Distribute cooked zucchini and oil evenly over pasta.

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    Heat zucchini garlic sauce and pour over pasta.

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    Add a grinding of pepper.

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    Serve immediately.

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    "Hanneman on 03/23/01"