Brown Butter Garden Vegetable Pasta Bake
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
35 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
4 to 6
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Brown Butter Garden Vegetable Pasta Bake
Description
Cooked rigatoni pasta is mixed with a medley of vegetables sautéed in olive oil until soft and flavorful. Meanwhile, unsalted butter is browned separately to develop a deep, nutty aroma. This brown butter is stirred into the pasta and vegetables along with freshly grated Parmesan cheese. The mixture is transferred to an oven-safe skillet, topped with provolone cheese, and baked until the cheese is melted and lightly browned.
The vegetables contribute moisture, sweetness, and a variety of textures to the pasta. The blend of cheeses adds creamy richness and a slight tang. The baking step melts the cheese and helps meld the flavors while creating a golden crust on top.
Garnishing with fresh parsley adds color and a bright note to the dish. This pasta bake makes a hearty main course suited for any season where fresh summer vegetables are available.
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole wheat pasta like rigatoni
- 1 zucchini chopped
- 1 cup grape tomato or cherry tomato
- 1 onion chopped, small; red variety
- 2 corn cut off the cob, ears, fresh
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 2 ounces Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- 4 ounces provolone cheese freshly grated
- parsley fresh, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Prepare water for pasta and bring to a boil. Once boiling, add pasta to cook. Drain when finished.
- While pasta is cooking, heat a large oven-safe skillet oven medium-low heat. Add in olive oil, then add in onions, zucchini, corn and tomatoes with salt and pepper, stirring to coat. Cook for 10-15 minutes, tossing occasionally, while softened.
- While pasta and vegetables are cooking, heat a small saucepan oven medium heat. Add in butter and whisk constantly, stirring until bubbly and brown bits appear on the bottom, about 5-6 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Turn off heat under vegetables and add in pasta. Drizzle in brown butter and add in parmesan, stirring well to coat. Top with provolone, the place in the oven and cook for 10 minutes, just until cheese is melty. Remove and serve immediately, garnishing with parsley and extra cheese if desired.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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