Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup pine nuts
  • 12 ounces penne
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 cup julienned carrots
  • 1 cup julienned zucchini
  • 1 cup julienned yellow squash
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and ground pepper, to taste

Method

  • Toast pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until all the nuts are slightly browned, about 2 minutes.
  • Set aside.
  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
  • While pasta is cooking, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add carrots; cook for 30 seconds while stirring.
  • Add zucchini and squash; cook, stirring, until tender, about 3 minutes.
  • Remove vegetables from skillet.
  • Add remaining oil to skillet; stir in flour until absorbed.
  • Stir in the half-and-half and tomato paste.
  • Cook, stirring, until mixture comes to a boil and thickens.
  • Stir in pasta and vegetables.
  • Cook, tossing, until heated through.
  • Remove from heat and stir in cheese and add salt an