Ingredients for Baked Penne With Corn Zucchini And Basil
- 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 6 tablespoons olive oil, plus more as needed
- 2 cups fresh corn kernels
- fresh ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 medium zucchini, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- ½ cup dry white wine
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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How to Make Baked Penne With Corn Zucchini And Basil
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 1 pound penne pasta and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water; set aside.
- Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 cups fresh corn kernels and season with salt and pepper. Cook until lightly golden, 6-8 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl; set aside.
- Add the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil to the skillet. Add 2 medium zucchini, diced, and season with salt. Cook until tender and golden brown, 6-8 minutes, working in batches and adding more oil as needed. Add to the bowl with the corn.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Add 1 medium onion, chopped, 1 teaspoon salt, and black pepper to taste. Cook until translucent, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, and ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes. Cook until tomatoes soften and form a sauce, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons tomato paste and cook for 1 minute. Add ½ cup dry white wine and cook until reduced and thickened, about 3 minutes.
- Add the cooked pasta, tomato sauce, ½ cup fresh basil leaves (chopped), 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese (shredded), and ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese to the bowl with the vegetables. Stir to combine.
- Transfer the pasta mixture to the skillet. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup Parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and bubbly, 20-25 minutes.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
12 g
Sugar
35g
Fat
28g
Carbs
13g
