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Pasta and Vegetable Sauté Recipe


2 medium zucchini (rinsed)
2 medium yellow squash (rinsed)
1 red bell pepper chopped
8 ounces whole-grain pasta
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 (28-ounce) can diced fire-roasted tomatoes (undrained)
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
grating cheese

Fill large saucepan half full of water. Cover and bring to a boil on high for pasta. Slice zucchini and squash lengthwise into quarters. Slice each quarter into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
Stir pasta into boiling salt water. Boil 12–15 minutes, till al dente. Preheat large sauté pan on medium-high 2–3 minutes. Place oil in pan, to coat. Add garlic, peppers, zucchini, and squash, 4 minutes or until veggies begin to soften.
Stir in remaining ingredients,  cook 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated and liquid has slightly reduced in volume.
Drain pasta. Remove vegetable mixture from heat. Toss with 1/4 cup grating cheese.  Stir pasta into vegetables, garnish with more cheese and serve.

Comments

Angie's Recipes said…
A homey and flavourful pasta. With zucchini in season, this is a must try!
Saucy Siciliana said…
Delicious recipe! I will try it. I didn't know you had another blog, I am following this immediately. Have a nice Sunday!
Hi Francesca. Actually, Claudia is my mother. She helps out when I am working to add my posts when I work out of town and is an adminstrator to my site. My name is Curt pleased to meet you and I am now following you too! Thanks for stopping by and adding me.. appreciate it...
What a great pasta dish, Curt! I'd be happy to eat this as an entree...just delish!
Alida said…
what a wonderful colours this dish has! So tasty, well done for creating this gorgeous looking dish.
Choclette said…
That looks delectable and has now made me think I should make pasta and tomato sauce for supper tonight :)

Thanks for leaving a comment on my blog. I have to admit to making a mistake and accidentally deleting it - so sorry :-S
Oh Boy this sure looks good! Thanks for a new pasta recipe to try.
So colorful, look very inviting!

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