Vegetarian Penne Recipe
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Vegetarian Penne

By: Gail Cawsey 
"'My husband and I love pasta and vegetables,' relates Gail Cawsey of Fawnskin, California. 'I created this dish several years ago. It serves as dinner for the two of us or as an impressive side dish when we're entertaining.'"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (65)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups uncooked penne or medium tube pasta
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 small yellow summer squash, sliced
  • 1 small zucchini, sliced
  • 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream

Directions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the onion, summer squash, zucchini, mushrooms and garlic in butter until tender.
  2. In a bowl, whisk the flour, seasonings and cream until smooth; add to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until thickened. Drain pasta and add to vegetable mixture. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until heated through.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2007 by Veronica M.   view full review
This was a really easy recipe to make! I only rated it with 4 stars because it needed a little...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2008 by Long's Recipes   view full review
One of the best dinner I've ever had! It was easy to make. I used milk instead of cream, and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 1, 2007 by ericaa.   view full review
this recipe is really great. quick and easy! but i made a few changes.. instead of using...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2007 by Laurin   view full review
Ooo this was great. I made my vegetables last night and ate them on a bed of rice and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 7, 2008 by Amy Mac   view full review
So good! I used a whole onion, lots of minced garlic, fresh Basil & parsley and sprinkled the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 12, 2010 by valve001   view full review
This was absolutely delicious! I used 1/2 an onion, 4 cloves garlic, yellow zucchini, 3 cups...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 28, 2010 by lompoc sheri   view full review
This had great flavor, however, the 'white sauce' that you make up to mix with the vegies...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 6, 2007 by Jenna   view full review
This was so great. I was very proud to serve this for dinner. It looked beautiful and tasted...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 21, 2011 by christaandcaleb   view full review
A bit bland and unexciting. I didn't add the Thyme so maybe that would have helped some.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 28, 2011 by Tuesday   view full review
This was good, easy to make. I used a lot more mushrooms and skim milk instead of the heavy...

 

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