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Pasta with Zucchini, Zucchini Blossoms, and Caramelized Onions Recipe

Pasta with Zucchini, Zucchini Blossoms, and Caramelized Onions Recipe

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Pasta with Zucchini, Zucchini Blossoms, and Caramelized Onions

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Ingredients:

Serving

20 zucchini blossoms, stems removed
2 tbsp (1/4 stick) unsalted butter
1 large onion, thinly sliced
8 oz penne pasta
3 1/2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
3 cups 1/4-inch cubes zucchini (about 3 medium)
1 1/4 lb tomatoes, seeded, coarsely chopped

Directions:

Gently rinse and dry zucchini blossoms. Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, sprinkle with salt, and sauté until deep golden, about 20 minutes; set aside.
Cook penne in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid. Return pasta to pot.
Meanwhile, heat 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add zucchini blossoms and sauté until wilted, turning, about 1 minute. Transfer to paper towels and gently blot. Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in same skillet over medium-high heat. Add zucchini cubes; sprinkle with salt and sauté until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Add tomatoes, caramelized onion, and crushed red pepper to zucchini mixture; sauté 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Add vegetable mixture and 1/4 cup reserved pasta cooking liquid to pasta and toss to coat, adding more liquid if dry. Stir in cheese. Transfer pasta to large serving bowl; top with blossoms and sprinkle with parsley.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	630.61 Kcal (2640 kJ)
Calories from fat	548.85 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	60.98g	94%
Cholesterol	121.48mg	40%
Sodium	16.71mg	1%
Potassium	656.76mg	14%
Total Carbs	16.36g	5%
Sugars	6.89g	28%
Dietary Fiber	4.99g	20%
Protein	6.28g	13%
Vitamin C	41.2mg	69%
Vitamin A	0.6mg	19%
Iron	0.6mg	3%
Calcium	47.9mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	174.99 Kcal (733 kJ)
Calories from fat	152.3 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.92g	94%
Cholesterol	33.71mg	40%
Sodium	4.64mg	1%
Potassium	182.25mg	14%
Total Carbs	4.54g	5%
Sugars	1.91g	28%
Dietary Fiber	1.38g	20%
Protein	1.74g	13%
Vitamin C	11.4mg	69%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	19%
Iron	0.2mg	3%
Calcium	13.3mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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