SANDRA'S COMFORTING PENNE with VEGGIES
Had a craving for a meatless dinner this evening so created this recipe using on-hand ingredients, which 'fit the bill' to perfection... Servings: (6) Prep: 10 Mins. Cook: 25 Mins. INGREDIENTS 1/2 lb. penne pasta, prepared according to pkg. directions 2 tbsp. light olive oil 2 tbsp. unsalted butter 1/2 onion, finely chopped 1/2 yellow bell pepper, finely chopped 6 crimini mushrooms, halved and sliced 1 garlic clove, minced 2 zucchini, cubed 1 (15 oz. can) diced Italian seasoned tomatoes, undrained 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 2 teaspoons dried basil 2 teaspoons worcestershire 2 teaspoon balsamic Small squirt of agave (or honey) 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper Finishing: 2 tablespoons. unsalted butter Freshly grated parmesan cheese METHOD Begin preparing pasta according to package directions, except cooking shy by a couple minutes (pasta will finish cooking in sauce). When draining, reserve 1/2 cup hot pasta liquid; set aside. Heat olive oil ...