Fusilli with zucchini, chick peas and sun-dried tomatoes

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
¼cupOlive oil
2Cloves garlic; minced
2cupsPeeled and diced tomatoes
¼cupSundried tomato julienne
1teaspoonDried oregano
1poundsZucchini; diced
Salt and pepper
15½ounceCooked chick peas; well rinsed
1poundsFusilli
1cupGrated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Heat olive oil in a skillet. Add garlic and saute until fragrant. Add tomatoes, raise heat to moderately high and cook, stirring, until they collapse and form a sauce, about 10 minutes. Add sun-dried tomatoes and oregano and simmer 2 minutes. Add zucchini, salt and pepper. Add ¼ cup water, cover and simmer gently until zucchini are tender, about 10 minutes.

Stir in chick peas.

Boil fusilli until al dente. Drain and transfer to a bowl. Add sauce and ½ cup cheese. Toss, then serve. Pass more cheese at the table. Serves 4-6.

Notes: Excellent with Woodbridge Merlot Hanneman/Buster/Mcrecipe 1998-Apr-06 Recipe by: Woodbridge Recipes www.woodbridgewines.com/ Posted to MC-Recipe Digest by KitPATh <phannema@...> on Apr 06, 1998