Italian Vegetable Toss Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• On a large heavy baking sheet, toss all of the vegetables with the oil, salt, pepper, and dried herbs to coat. Transfer half of the vegetable mixture to another heavy large baking sheet and arrange evenly over the baking sheets. Bake until the carrots are tender and the vegetables begin to brown, stirring after the first 10 minutes, about 20 minutes total.
• Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente, tender but still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
• Toss the pasta with the vegetable mixtures in a large bowl to combine. Toss with the cherry tomatoes and enough reserved cooking liquid to moisten. Season the pasta with salt and pepper, to taste. Sprinkle with the Parmesan and serve immediately.

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, saute the celery, onion and carrot in oil until tender. Stir in the water, beans, tomatoes, broth, wine and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Stir in pasta., Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 13-15 minutes or until pasta is tender, adding escarole during last 3 minutes of cooking.

Steps:

• Add broccoli, cauliflower and beans to boiling water in large saucepan. Cook 3 to 5 min. or just until vegetables are crisp-tender. (Do not overcook.) Drain. Immediately rinse with very cold water; drain again.
• Place vegetable mixture in large serving bowl. Add peppers; mix lightly. Cover. Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.
• Add dressing and cheese just before serving; toss to coat.

Steps:

• Slice Zucchini and Yellow Squash.
• Quarter Mushrooms.
• Dice Tomatoes.
• Mix Zucchini, Squash, Mushrooms, Butter, Basil, and Pepper in a 2 quart microwave-safe casserole.
• Cover with wax paper and microwave on HIGH until squash is tender-about 8-10 minutes.
• Add tomatoes and cheese and microwave on HIGH for an additional 2-3 minutes.
• Enjoy!

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook sausage and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the water, beans, tomatoes, broth, zucchini and basil. , Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until the zucchini is tender, about 5 minutes. Garnish with cheese.

Steps:

• In a shallow 2-quart microwave-safe casserole, place zucchini, yellow squash, mushrooms, onions, margarine, basil and pepper. Cover with a sheet of wax paper.
• Microwave on HIGH until squash is crisp-tender, 8 to 10 minutes, rotating halfway through cooking time.
• Add tomato wedges and sprinkle with cheese. Microwave on HIGH 2 to 3 minutes.