Farfalle with Zucchini

12 ingredients
19 steps

Ingredients

  • 4 whole (to 5) Regular-sized Zucchini
  • 1 whole Medium Onion
  • Grape Or Cherry Tomatoes
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • Farfalle (bowtie) Pasta
  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 23 cups White Wine (or Chicken Broth)
  • 1 Tablespoon Arrowroot
  • 1/2 cups (to 3/4 Cup) Cream
  • Parmesan Cheese
  • Fresh Herbs (lemon Thyme, Fresh Basil, Chives, Etc.)
  • Salt And Pepper, to taste

Directions

  1. 1
    Bring a pot of water to boil.
  2. 2
    Dice 1 medium onion and the zucchini into small slices.
  3. 3
    Slice the tomatoes in half lengthwise.
  4. 4
    Next dice up the garlic.
  5. 5
    Once the water is boiling, go ahead and cook the pasta according to directions on the package, on the al dente side so it has a nice bite to it.
  6. 6
    While the pasta is boiling, heat a couple tablespoons olive oil over medium high to high heat in a saucepan.
  7. 7
    When the oil is hot, throw in half the zucchini and let it brown.
  8. 8
    Once brown, toss it onto a plate and repeat with the 2nd half of zucchini and repeat the process.
  9. 9
    Once the zucchini is cooked, throw in the onions and garlic.
  10. 10
    Next throw in the halved grape tomatoes on top and toss around a bit, keeping the heat at medium low to medium.
  11. 11
    Pour in 1/3 cup white wine (or chicken broth) and with a whisk or spoon, scrape the bottom of the pan so all the flavorful bits will be released.
  12. 12
    Pour another 1/3 cup wine (or chicken broth) into a dish and sprinkle the Arrowroot in and stir.
  13. 13
    Pour this into the pan with the onions and tomatoes, and now add in 1/2 to 3/4 cup cream.
  14. 14
    Next, turn the heat off and add in the zucchini and stir gently to combine.
  15. 15
    Grab a cup or two of the cooking liquid from the pasta and pour into the saucepan if the sauce needs to be thinned out a bit.
  16. 16
    Salt and pepper to taste.
  17. 17
    To serve, pour the drained pasta into a large serving bowl or platter.
  18. 18
    Add your choice of fresh herbs, and pour the contents of the pan over the top.
  19. 19
    Add some Parmesan and a final sprinkling of fresh basil voila!

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