Primavera contadina - dalla casa buitoni

6 servings

Ingredients

Quantity	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)
⅔	cup	CONTADINA Italian Style Tomato Paste (6 oz)
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
		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. Makes 6 servings. Per Serving: Calories: 220; Fat: 5 grams, Cholesterol: 50 milligrams, Sodium: 580 milligrams, Protein: 8 grams.