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Zesty Pasta Giardiniera

Zesty Pasta Giardiniera

Zesty Pasta Giardiniera Recipe

Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 381 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 large red bell pepper
  • 10 cup water
  • 10 baby carrots with tops trimmed (do not peel)
  • 1 small red onion thinly sliced
  • 3 ounces sugar snap peas trimmed
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil divided
  • 1 fennel bulb trimmed and vertically sliced
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt divided
  • 2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
  • 6 ounces fresh lasagna noodles cut into 1 1/4 x 5-inch ribbons
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 3 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese cubed
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves

Instructions

  1. Preheat broiler to high.
  2. Cut bell pepper in half lengthwise; discard seeds and membranes. Place pepper halves, skin sides up, on a foil-lined baking sheet; flatten with hand. Broil 8 minutes or until blackened. Place in a paper bag; fold to close tightly. Let stand 10 minutes. Peel and cut into strips.
  3. While bell pepper broils, bring 10 cups water to a boil in a Dutch oven. Add carrots and onions; cook 2 minutes. Add peas; cook 2 minutes. Drain; rinse with cold water. Drain. Remove carrot skins by rubbing gently with a clean, dry paper towel.
  4. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil, and swirl to coat. Add onion, and fennel; sauté for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt; reduce heat to medium, and sauté for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add bell pepper, carrots, and vinegar; cook 2 minutes or until liquid almost evaporates.
  5. Cook pasta in boiling water 2 minutes; drain. Combine pasta, remaining 2 tablespoons oil, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, fennel mixture, and crushed red pepper in a large bowl; toss to combine. Add mozzarella; sprinkle with thyme.
Nutrition Facts
Zesty Pasta Giardiniera
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 381 Calories from Fat 171
% Daily Value*
Fat 19g29%
Sodium 561mg23%
Carbohydrates 44g15%
Sugar 9g10%
Protein 11g22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.