Fiesta pasta

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
8ouncesLinguine pasta
2tablespoonsOlive oil
1largeZucchini, diced
1mediumOnion, thinly sliced
¼cupChopped TRAPPEY'S Peppers
1largeGarlic clove, crushed
1canChopped tomatoes, undrained (14 1/2 oz)
½teaspoonDried oregano
¼cupPitted black olives, chopped
½teaspoonSalt
Grated parmesan cheese (opt)

Directions

Prepare pasta according to package and set aside. In 12" skillet heat oil over medium heat and saute zucchini, onion, TRAPPEY'S peppers, and garlic 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender-crisp, stirring occasionally. Add tomatoes, oregano, olives and salt and heat to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer uncovered about 10 minutes, stirring frequently until mixture thickens. To serve, toss cooked pasta with vegetable mixture. Serve with parmesan cheese if desired.

NOTE: For the spiciest flavor, use TRAPPEY'S jalapeno peppers; for medium flavor, use TRAPPEY'S hot cherry peppers; and for a mild flavor, use TRAPPEY'S DULCITO Italian pepperoncini peppers.

Submitted By MICHAEL ORCHEKOWSKI On 11-22-94