Contadina linguine primavera

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2tablespoonsOlive oil
1¼cupDiced onion (1 medium)
1tablespoonChopped garlic
1cupSliced zucchini (1 small)
1cupSliced yellow squash (1 med)
1cupGreen or yellow bell pepper strips
1¾cupCONTADINA Recipe Ready Diced Tomatoes, drained (juice reserved; 14.5 oz can)
⅔cupCONTADINA Italian Style Tomato Paste (6 oz can)
¾cupWarm water
½teaspoonSalt (opt)
⅛teaspoonPepper
2tablespoonsChopped fresh basil OR
1teaspoonDried basil, crushed
1packCONTADINA Refrigerated Linguine (9 oz)
Sliced ripe olives (opt)
Chopped fresh basil (opt)

Directions

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