Italian Zucchini Stew Food

ITALIAN ZUCCHINI STEW

Steps:

• In a large Dutch oven or heavy bottomed pot, heat olive oil over medium high heat and add the ground beef, onion, garlic, pepper flakes, green pepper, celery, salt and pepper and sauté until meat has browned and the vegetables almost tender.
• Add zucchini, potatoes, tomatoes and water. Bring to a gentle bubble, cover and reduce heat to low to medium low and cook for ten minutes.
• Remove cover and add in tomato paste and cook for a few more minutes or just until the zucchini is cooked. Do not overcook the zucchini.
• Remove from heat and add the cup of Parmesan and taste for additional salt and pepper.
• Serve with additional Parmesan and crusty bread.

ZUCCHINI STEW

Steps:

• Flavor Base: Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and zucchini to the pan, cooking until onion and zucchini are a bit soft, about 5 minutes.
• Stewify: Stir in marinara sauce and beans. Continue cooking, covered, for 5 minutes until marinara sauce is hot and gently simmering.
• Greens: Stir in chopped kale and basil. Cook until kale wilts, about 2 minutes.
• Serve: Season with salt and pepper, as needed, then serve warm!

EASY ITALIAN ZUCCHINI STEW

Steps:

• In a large non-stick skillet, heat olive oil and add the onion and garlic. Saute both until softened, about 3 minutes.
• Toss in the zucchini and chopped tomato. Turn the heat under the skillet to "high." Season with salt, and fresh cracked black pepper to taste. Toss in fresh chopped basil. Stir to combine the mixture. Quick Note: this will be quick to flavor and infuse all the vegetables together and on high heat before they are covered and simmered on low heat.
• Then cover with a lid. Lower the heat to a "low" setting and simmer the stew for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Since zucchini is a water-based vegetable, the zucchini will naturally release its juices creating a broth, enough to keep the vegetables from burning.
• Taste, and adjust the seasonings, as needed. When zucchini is softened, or tender to the bite, they are ready. Turn off the heat.
• Transfer to a serving platter and serve. Serve warm.

ITALIAN SAUSAGE ZUCCHINI STEW

Steps:

• Brown sausage, drain off fat.
• Add celery and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add all remaining ingredients and cook covered for 10 minutes more.
• Simmer for 30 minutes, or until zucchini is tender.
• (If you use Italian sausage, the longer you cook it, the hotter it gets).

ITALIAN ZUCCHINI SAUTE

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion and cook until tender. Mix in tomatoes with juice and zucchini. Season with Italian seasoning and salt. Cook and stir until zucchini is tender. Mix in sugar and adjust seasonings to taste.

ITALIAN VEGETABLE STEW (CIAMBOTTA)

Steps:

• Heat oil in a 7-to 8-quart heavy pot over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Add onions, celery, carrots, and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until pale golden, about 10 minutes. Add eggplant and water and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until eggplant is slightly softened, about 10 minutes.
• Stir in tomatoes with juice and bell peppers, then reduce heat to low and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cook green beans in a 3- to 4-quart saucepan of well-salted boiling water until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a large bowl. Add zucchini to boiling water and cook until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer with slotted spoon to bowl with green beans. Add potatoes to boiling water and cook until just tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and add to beans and zucchini.
• Add boiled vegetables to stew and simmer, stirring, until all vegetables are very soft, about 15 minutes. Season with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.

ITALIAN FISH AND VEGETABLE STEW

Steps:

• Season fish with salt and pepper. Whisk lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, and 2 Tbsp. oil in a medium bowl. Add fish, toss to coat, and chill until ready to use.
• Cook polenta according to package directions.
• Meanwhile, heat remaining 1 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Cook garlic, stirring occasionally, until beginning to brown, about 2 minutes. Transfer garlic to a plate.
• Cook bell pepper in same skillet, stirring frequently, until beginning to brown and soften, about 3 minutes. Add zucchini, cover, and cook 3 minutes.
• Reduce heat to medium-low. Add tomatoes, garlic, fish and dressing, 1 Tbsp. slivered basil, and 1 tsp. chopped oregano; season with salt and pepper. Cover and simmer just until fish is cooked through, about 5 minutes. Discard garlic, if desired.
• Divide polenta among bowls. Arrange fish mixture over. Garnish with basil and oregano.

ITALIAN ZUCCHINI SOUP

Steps:

• Mix zucchini, tomatoes, bell pepper, celery, onion, tomato soup, sugar, salt, and pepper together in a stock pot; stir and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until the zucchini is tender, about 30 minutes.

TOMATO ZUCCHINI STEW

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven or large saucepan, crumble sausage and cook over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add celery and cook for 15 minutes; drain. , Add tomatoes, tomato juice, zucchini and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Add corn and peppers; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. , Combine cornstarch and water; stir into stew. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until mixture thickens. Sprinkle with cheese.

ZUCCHINI STEW - VEGETARIAN

Steps:

• Partially peel the zucchini, leaving some peel, like stripes. Cut zucchini into 1/2" chunks.
• Saute onion, garlic, black pepper and red pepper flakes in oil until onion is translucent.
• Add remaining ingredients; stir to combine.
• Bring to a low simmer, cover and cook about 1 hour or until the potatoes are done.

FAVORITE ITALIAN SAUSAGE STEW

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain., Add tomatoes, potatoes, carrots and basil to sausage mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; add zucchini. Cover and simmer 10 minutes., Combine broth and cornstarch until smooth; stir into stew. Simmer until vegetables are tender and stew is thickened, 5-10 minutes more. Sprinkle with cheese if desired.

CA COOTS (ITALIAN ZUCCHINI STEW)

Steps:

• 1. Peel and cut potatoes into thirds. Wash and slice zucchini into 1 inch slices. Wash and cut bell peppers into large chuncks. Chop parsley
• 2. In large pot, place enough oil to cover bottom of pot. Add minced garlic and saute in pot over medium heat for 2 minutes. Layer veggies in this order: Carrots, Potatoes, Bell Peppers, Zucchini, Parsley and canned tomatoes (do not drain). Add salt (I usually use about 1/2 tablespoon) DO NOT STIR.
• 3. Let cook for about 45 minutes to an hour (until all veggies are soft). When veggies are cooked, stir and serve with parmesan cheese and french bread.