Zucchini Stew With Pasta 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.

PASTA MEATBALL STEW

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the egg, crumbs, milk, mustard, salt and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture. Shape into 1-in. balls. In a Dutch oven over medium heat, brown meatballs in oil; drain and set aside. , In same pan, saute onion and garlic in oil until onion is tender. Whisk in flour. Gradually add broth, stirring constantly; bring to a boil. Cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the tomatoes, paste, bay leaf, thyme and salt. Add meatballs and carrots; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 30 minutes., Add zucchini and peppers; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add parsley and pasta; heat through. Remove bay leaf.

ZUCCHINI STEW

Steps:

• In a large pot, combine zucchini and onion. Cover with 3 inches of water. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Stir in tomatoes and rice; reduce heat and simmer.
• In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until brown. Stir into soup, adding more water if necessary. Season with salt and pepper, and simmer 20 minutes more, until rice is tender.

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).

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.

BEEF AND ZUCCHINI PASTA SKILLET MEAL

Steps:

• Cut steak into 1-inch cubes.
• Season with the spicy steak seasoning.
• In large non-stick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat.
• Add steak and cook until browned all over (approximately 3-5 minutes).
• Remove steak to a plate and cover to keep warm.
• Add and heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in skillet.
• Add thinly sliced onion and minced cloves of garlic - saute 5 minutes.
• Add beef broth and tomato sauce and bring to a boil.
• Add pasta and cover skillet.
• Simmer for 8 minutes - stirring often.
• Add thickly diced (1/4 inch) zucchini and cook covered until zucchini is crisp-tender (approximately 6-8 minutes).
• Return steak to skillet and add diced tomatoes.
• Heat everything through for 1 minute.
• Top with basil (to your taste) before serving.

ZUCCHINI STEW WITH PASTA

Steps:

• Pour olive oil in large saute pan. Heat oil, add sliced onions, garlic, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning & dried parsley. Cook until onions are translucent.
• Add sliced zucchini and sliced mushrooms, cover and continue cooking until desired texture. Next add drained chick peas, spaghetti sauce and diced tomatoes.
• While the zucchini stew is simmering, boil water and prepare a pound of your favorite pasta.