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                     Pasta Ooooh Baby I.E.S.JJGF65A

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Pasta                            Italian

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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                       -----PHILLY.INQUIER-----
                       Boiling salted water
    1/2  Large         onion -- sliced medium
  2      Large         tomatoes ( firm but
                       Thick
                       Juicy)
  1      cloves        garlic minced -- (1 to 2)
  8      ounce         Rigatni,ziti -- or other pasta
  8      ounce         Fresh button mushrooms -- whole
  4      tablespoon    Extra virgin olive oil
  1      tablespoon    Minced fresh basil or thyme
  2      Medium        small zucchini -- about
                       Salt to taste
  1      lb.           sliced 3/4" thick
                       Fresh ground pepper to taste
  2      Medium        small yellow summer
                       Cayenne pepper to taste
                       Squash -- 1 lb.sliced 3/4"thic
                       Freshly grated parmesan or
  1      Bunch         scallions -- trimmed
                       Romano cheese
                       White only.

When the water is boiling,core the tomatoes and slash a little X on the blossom end.Plunge fruit into boiling water 20 to 25 seconds,then remove with slotted spoon.At this point,add pasta to the boiling water.Cool and peel the tomato under cold running water.Cut into thickish wedges.Reserve...
In a large saute or frying pan,heat the oil over high heat.When sizzling hot,add the zucchini and summer squash and cook,stirring and tossing until vegetables brown 4 to 6 minutes.Add the scallions,onion and garlic.Reduce heat and cook,stirring often,another 2 to 3 minutes.Add the mushrooms,reserved tomatoes,basil,salt,pepper and cayenne;bring mixture to a boil and immediately cover pan tightly and simmer 2 to 3 minutes...
Remove lid and adjust seasonings to taste.Spoon sauce over drained hot pasta and add the freshly grated cheese.Makes 4 entree or 6 appetizer servings........



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