Marinated Zucchini with Bow Ties

Name: Marinated Zucchini with Bow Ties
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 454 grams bow ties; 118 milliliters chopped fresh basil; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons fresh-ground black pepper; 79 milliliters olive oil; 340 grams plum tomatoes (about 6), seeded and diced; 3 teaspoons salt; 59 milliliters wine vinegar; 907 grams zucchini (about 4), cut in half lengthwise and then cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices

Marinated Zucchini with Bow Ties might be just the main course you are searching for. One serving contains 644 calories, 19g of protein, and 21g of fat. This recipe covers 27% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 4. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a vegan diet. A mixture of wine vinegar, salt, zucchini, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. To use up the zucchini you could follow this main course with the Zucchini Dessert Squares as a dessert.

Instructions

In a large frying pan, heat 3 tablespoons of the oil over moderate heat.

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Add the garlic, zucchini, and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes.

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Transfer the zucchini to a large stainless-steel, glass, or ceramic bowl and stir in the tomatoes, basil, vinegar, the remaining 2 teaspoons salt, and the pepper.

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In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the bow ties until just done, about 15 minutes.

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Drain the pasta and toss it with the marinated zucchini and the remaining 1/3 cup oil.

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Variation: Balsamic-Marinated Zucchini with Bow Ties: For a sweeter dish, you can substitute an equal amount of balsamic vinegar in place of the wine vinegar called for in the recipe.

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Wine Recommendation: This dish puts one in mind of the French Mediterranean, and a red or white wine from that region would be a perfect accompaniment. Try a red from the Ctes de Provence or Bandol, a white from the town of Cassis, or even a ros from the same area.

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