Pasta With Zucchini And Oregano Food

GARLIC OREGANO ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook and stir the garlic in oil over medium heat for 1 minute. Add the zucchini, oregano, salt and pepper. Cook and stir for 4-6 minutes or until zucchini is crisp-tender.

SPAGHETTI WITH ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente, 9 to 11 minutes. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain the pasta.
• Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic; when it begins to sizzle, add the zucchini and saute for a couple of minutes. Add 1/4 cup of the pasta water and cook until the zucchini is tender, about 5 minutes. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt and half of the basil. Remove the garlic.
• Add the pasta to the skillet along with about 1/2 cup of the reserved cooking water; shake the pan vigorously, adding a little more cooking water if the pasta looks dry. Cook, tossing, until the liquid is absorbed, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the parmigiano, pecorino and the remaining basil; toss. Top with more Parmesan.

PASTA-ZUCCHINI-MUSHROOM TOSS WITH GARLIC-HERB SAUCE FOR ONE

Steps:

• -Saute minced garlic in 2 Tbsp olive oil for 2-3 min over med-high heat.
• -Add mushrooms and zucchini, and saute for 5 minute.
• -Add seasonings.
• -Cook angel hair pasta according to package directions.
• -Using tongs, add pasta to the vegetable mixture, and toss gently.
• -Enjoy with fresh rolls or garlic bread.

PASTA WITH ZUCCHINI AND LEMON CAPER SAUCE

Steps:

• Cut the zucchini lengthwise into quarters, then crosswise into 1 inch chunks.
• Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in skillet and add the zucchini.
• Sauté, tossing once or twice, for 2 minutes.
• Add a couple pinches of oregano, grind in some black pepper (a light dusting), and sauté for 1 minute longer.
• Add some kosher salt and sauté 1 minute then remove zucchini to a plate.
• Add the rest of the olive oil and sauté the garlic for a minute, or until it turns toasty color.
• Deglaze with the juice of 1 lemon and reduce by ~1/2-2/3.
• Add the stock or broth, and reduce by 1/2-2/3 again.
• Off heat, Add butter pinch of oregano, a couple grinds of pepper, and capers.
• Return to heat, add the zucchini back in and cook for 1 minute.
• Add pasta just to reheat.
• Grind in some more pepper.
• Serves 2 for a light lunch.

GRILLED ZUCCHINI AND OR EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE)

Steps:

• Slice zucchini in lengthwise into four slices.
• Mix oil, pepper, garlic, and oregano.
• Rub with oil mixture.
• Let marinate for about 30-60 minutes.
• Place zucchini on hot grill.
• Grill until browned.
• Remove from heat.
• Mix lime juice and cilantro together.
• Sprinkle with lime juice.
• Season with salt to taste.

ZUCCHINI PASTA WITH RED ONION, OREGANO AND FETA

Steps:

• Bring large pot of water to boil; add salt.
• Stir in pasta and cook until al dente, about 9 minutes.
• Reserve 1 cup cooking liquid, then drain pasta.
• Heat 3 tablespoons oil and the butter in a large deep skillet over moderate heat until butter is melted.
• Add onion and oregano, season with salt and pepper, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
• Add zucchini and squash; cook, stirring frequently, until wilted, about 5 minutes.
• Add broth; bring to a simmer.
• Remove from heat and keep warm, covered, for sauce.
• Add pasta and 1/2 cup reserved cooking liquid to sauce in skillet; toss to combine.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Simmer until pasta is coated well, about 2 minutes.
• Remove from heat and toss in feta.
• Spoon into bowls, drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons oil and serve.

SAUTEED ZUCCHINI WITH OREGANO AND FETA

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add zucchini and oregano; saute until zucchini is golden brown, about 4-6 minutes.
• Remove skillet from heat and add parsley; toss to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (some feta cheeses are salty so remember when adding salt). Sprinkle feta cheese over top just before serving.
• Yields about 1/2 cup per serving.