Italian Vegetable Ragout

Vegetarian Network Austin's Note:

This dish was brought to our September 2007 potluck dinner by Ken Jaffe, our President. Several people requested the recipe, so we posted it here. NOTE: A member who made it said that she doubled the red pepper flakes, used 1 can of beans, used dried parsley, omitted the salt and pepper, and cooked it for an hour. Those changes are reflected in the recipe.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 2 zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch slices
• 2 lbs plum tomatoes, chopped
• 1/8-1/4 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
• 2 cups cannellini beans (cooked or 1 can)
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley (1/4 cup chopped fresh or 1/8 cup dried)
• 1/4 cup dried basil
• salt, to taste (optional)
• fresh ground pepper, to taste (optional)

Directions:

1. Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet.
2. Add the onion, cover, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Uncover, add the wine, and cook until it evaporates.
4. Add the zucchini, tomatoes, red pepper flakes, beans, and parsley.
5. Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 20-60 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
6. Add the basil and season to taste with salt and pepper, if using.
7. This ragout is especially good topped with cooked quinoa.