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Zucchini and risoni cacciatore

Name: Zucchini and risoni cacciatore recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1/3 cup (80ml) extra virgin olive oil, plus extra to drizzle; 4 medium zucchini, cut into 1cm rounds; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; Pinch dried chilli, optional; 2 tbs tomato paste; 1/2 cup (125ml) white wine; 2 x 400g cans cherry tomatoes; 1 cup (190g) risoni pasta; 1/3 cup (80g) pitted kalamata olives; 400g can butter beans, drained, rinsed well; Roughly chopped flat-leaf parsley, to serve

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Zucchini Risoni Cacciatore — Chris Court

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by Tom Walton

Feb 16, 2022

This delicious zucchini and risoni cacciatore by Tom Walton is a fantastic way to freshen up your weeknight dinners.

Credit: Chris Court

1/3 cup (80ml) extra virgin olive oil, plus extra to drizzle
4 medium zucchini, cut into 1cm rounds
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
Pinch dried chilli, optional
2 tbs tomato paste
1/2 cup (125ml) white wine
2 x 400g cans cherry tomatoes
1 cup (190g) risoni pasta
1/3 cup (80g) pitted kalamata olives
400g can butter beans, drained, rinsed well
Roughly chopped flat-leaf parsley, to serve

Method

1.

Place a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add 2 tbs oil, zucchini and a pinch of salt flakes. Cook zucchini on both sides for 6-8 minutes, until slightly golden. Remove from pan and set aside.
2.

Add remaining oil, onion, garlic, chilli and a pinch of salt flakes to pan. Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until onion is soft. Add tomato paste and cook for 1 minute, then add wine and cook for a further 1 minute. Add cherry tomatoes and 1 cup (250ml) water. Bring to a simmer, then stir through the risoni and cooked zucchini. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until risoni is cooked. The zucchini should be soft but not falling apart.
3.

Stir through olives, butter beans andparsley. Season with freshly ground black pepper and drizzle with extra oil to serve.