Contadina linguine primavera
6 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | 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) | ||
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