Baked Penne With Corn Zucchini And Basil


Enriched with two kinds of cheeses, this baked pasta showcases favorite summer vegetables at their seasonal best, including sweet corn, zucchini and fresh tomatoes. July 2009 williams-sonoma.

Steps


Preheat an oven to 400f.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat.
Generously salt the water , add the pasta and cook , stirring occasionally , until al dente , about 8 minutes.
Drain the pasta and rinse under cold running water.
Set aside.
In a 12-inch nonstick fry pan over medium-high heat , warm 3 tbs.
Of the olive oil.
Add the corn , season with salt and black pepper and cook , stirring occasionally , until the corn is lightly golden , 6 to 8 minutes.
Transfer to a large bowl.
Set aside.
Return the pan to medium-high heat and warm the remaining 3 tbs.
Olive oil.
Working in batches , add the zucchini , season with salt and cook , stirring occasionally , until the zucchini is tender and golden brown , 6 to 8 minutes.
Add to the bowl with the corn.
Repeat with the remaining zucchini , adding more oil to the pan as needed.
Set the pan over medium-low heat.
Add the onion , 1 teaspoons salt and black pepper , to taste.
Cook , stirring occasionally , until th.

Ingredients


kosher salt, penne, olive oil, corn, fresh ground black pepper, zucchini, yellow onion, tomatoes, garlic, fresh oregano, red pepper flakes, tomato paste, white wine, fresh basil, mozzarella cheese, parmigiano-reggiano cheese