Zucchini and Pasta Provencale
Forget packaged pasta mixes! Toss shell macaroni with sauteed vegetables and canned zucchini for a quick and tasty side dish.
Servings: Makes 4 side-dish servings.
Total: 25 mins
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Ingredients
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 carrot, thinly sliced or coarsely shredded
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 14-1/2-ounce can zucchini with Italian-style tomato sauce*
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
1 cup cooked medium shell macaroni, drained and kept warm
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (2 ounces)
2 tablespoons snipped parsley
Directions
1. In a large skillet cook onion, carrot, and garlic in hot oil 5 minutes or until tender. Add zucchini with sauce, crushed red pepper, and fennel seed; simmer, uncovered, over medium heat 3 minutes. Stir in pasta; heat through. Top each serving with cheese and parsley. Makes 4 side-dish servings.
2. If desired, substitute one 14-1/2-ounce can Italian-style stewed tomatoes plus 1 medium zucchini, sliced. Cook the zucchini with the onion and garlic.
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