astray recipes: Contadina linguine primavera

Categories: Italian; Pasta/rice
Yield: 6 servings

Measure	Ingredient
2 tablespoons	Olive oil
1¼ cup	Diced onion (1 medium)
1 tablespoon	Chopped garlic
1 cup	Sliced zucchini (1 small)
1 cup	Sliced yellow squash (1 med)
1 cup	Green or yellow bell pepper strips
1¾ cup	CONTADINA Recipe Ready Diced Tomatoes, drained (juice reserved; 14.5 oz can)
⅔ cup	CONTADINA Italian Style Tomato Paste (6 oz can)
¾ cup	Warm water
½ teaspoon	Salt (opt)
⅛ teaspoon	Pepper
2 tablespoons	Chopped fresh basil OR
1 teaspoon	Dried basil, crushed
1 pack	CONTADINA Refrigerated Linguine (9 oz)
	Sliced ripe olives (opt)
	Chopped fresh basil (opt)

In medium skillet, heat oil; saute onion and garlic for 1 minute. Add zucchini, yellow squash and bell pepper, saute for 3-4 minutes. Stir in reserved tomato juice, Italian paste, water, salt and pepper; simmer for 5-8 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in tomatoes and basil, simmer for 1 minute. Prepare pasta according to package directions. Serve sauce over pasta, garnish with olives and basil.

Per serving: 220 calories, 5 grams fat, 50 milligrams cholesterol, 580 milligrams sodium, 8 grams protein.

Submitted By MICHAEL ORCHEKOWSKI On 08-12-95

contadina linguine primavera