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Italian-Style Zucchini and Pasta

 

Fennel seed and crushed red pepper lend Italian flavor to this side dish.

 

Servings: Makes 4 side-dish servings.

Total: 25 mins

Rated:

 

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Ingredients

1/2 cup packaged dried cavatelli, medium pasta shells, or elbow macaroni

1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)

1/4 cup thinly sliced or coarsely chopped carrot

1 clove garlic, minced

2 tablespoons olive oil or cooking oil

1 14-1/2-ounce can Italian-style stewed tomatoes

1 small zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced 1/4 inch thick

1/2 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed

1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper

 

Directions

1. Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain.

2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet cook onion, carrot, and garlic in hot oil for 5 minutes or until tender. Add tomatoes, zucchini, fennel seed, and crushed red pepper. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 3 minutes. Stir in pasta. Heat through. Makes 4 side-dish servings.



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