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) |
\N \N | Sliced ripe olives (opt) |
\N \N | 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