M/Y Viaggio is on its second day of the trek to SE Alaska. They checked into Canadian customs today! Think positive thoughts for safe travels, good water, and GREAT food. This recipe is a vegetarian dish that would be great accompanied with an Italian baked chicken!
By: Chef Tristin Papenfuse of Viaggio Luxury Yacht Charter
M/Y Viaggio is currently for charter in SE AK – Call Captain Trig to book your summer experience in Alaska!
Serves: 2-4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
INGREDIENTS:
2 Tsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 Med. Sweet Onion – chopped into ½ inch pieces
2 Cloves Garlic
1 Can Diced Tomatoes
1 Can Tomato Sauce
2 Med. Zucchini – cut in half lengthwise and then sliced into ¼ inch thick slices
1 ½ Tsp. Italian Seasoning
½ Tsp. Crushed Red Pepper (optional)
Salt to taste
1 Pkg. Whole Wheat Penne Pasta
Feta or Parmesan
METHOD:
1. Put oil into a medium sized sauté pan. On medium/high heat, sauté onions and spices for 4-6 minutes. Add in garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30-60 seconds.
2. Add in tomato sauce and diced tomatoes. Let simmer for 10 minutes. Add in zucchini and give it a good stir. Cover and let it simmer for 10-20 minutes until desired texture of zucchini is achieved. Salt to taste.
3. Cook pasta according to package directions. Don’t forget to salt the water.
4. Add feta or parmesan to top before serving.
About Chef Tristin:
Chef Tristin Papenfuse is a yacht chef and co-owner of Viaggio Charter, based out of Seattle, Washington. She began cooking in the kitchen with her mother and developed a passion for creating wonderful tastes and flavors early on. Tristin is a self-trained chef and takes every opportunity to learn something new from her peers and experimentation with new ingredients.
Tristin’s forte is seasonal and local Pacific Northwest fare, but she also enjoys working with any type of cuisine she can. She has been quoted as saying, “Even if you don’t think there is anything to eat in your fridge, chances are pretty good that I can make something out of what you do have.”
Growing up in Western Florida led to Tristin’s passion for boating, which she and her husband now share. Currently she masters her creations aboard their yacht, VIAGGIO, during charters in the Pacific Northwest and Southeast Alaska throughout the summer. In addition, Tristin works freelance on yachts between SE Alaska and the Bahamas.
Tristin counts herself among the lucky few that are able to make a living while enjoying their passion. Every chance she gets, Tristin and Viaggio Charter try to give back to the community by working with local school fundraisers, SeaFair’s Special Needs Cruise, Epoch Expeditions and other non-profit organizations.
For more information visit: www.viaggiocharter.com
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