Mezze Penne with Tomato Sauce, Peas & Zucchini Fish

A fun and colorful pasta dish that’s perfect for kids! Pasta Agnesi Mezze Penne is coated in a delicious tomato sauce, combined with sweet peas, and decorated with cute zucchini fish for a playful and tasty meal.

Preparation time:
15 minutes

Cooking time:
15 minutes

Time to complete:
30 minutes

Ingredients for 4 servings

320g of Mezze Penne Agnesi
for boiling water salt
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 medium zucchini, sliced and cut into fish shapes
150g frozen peas
1 jar Agnesi Tomato Sauce
50g grated Parmesan

Cook the pasta and peas
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the Pasta Agnesi Mezze Penne and cook according to package instructions until al dente. In the last 3 minutes of cooking, add the peas to soften. Drain, reserving ½ cup of pasta water.
Prepare the zucchini fish
While the pasta cooks, slice the zucchini into thin rounds and cut small fish shapes using a knife. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a pan over medium heat and lightly sauté the zucchini fish for 2 minutes until tender. Set aside.
Heat the sauce
In the same pan, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over low heat. Pour in the Agnesi Tomato Sauce and let it warm through for 2 minutes.
Combine everything
Add the drained Pasta Agnesi Mezze Penne and peas to the sauce, tossing well to coat. If needed, add a splash of reserved pasta water for the perfect consistency.
Serve with zucchini fish
Plate the pasta and carefully place the zucchini fish on top for a fun and creative presentation. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan. Serve immediately!

Why choose Pasta Agnesi for this dish?

✔️ Premium quality – Made from the finest durum wheat for a perfect al dente bite.
✔️ Kid-friendly & fun – A colorful, playful meal with adorable zucchini fish.
✔️ Simple & delicious – A balanced, wholesome dish made with fresh ingredients.

For a meal that’s both nutritious and exciting, trust Pasta Agnesi to bring joy to the table. Buon appetito!