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Vegetable Penne




Source of Recipe


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List of Ingredients





4 Tomatoes
2 Zucchini
2 tbsp Olive oil
3 Garlic cloves, minced
2 cup Small button mushroom, halved
1 Onion, chopped
1 tbsp Dried basil
1 tsp Dried oregano
1 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Pepper
1 pinch Hot pepper flakes, crushed
1 tbsp Red wine vinegar
4 oz Light cream cheese, soften
5 cup Penne, or other pasta


Recipe



Finely chop 3 of the tomatoes; cut remaining tomato into thin wedges.
Quarter zucchini lengthwise; cut into slices. Set aside.

in skillet, heat oil over medium heat; cook garlic, mushrooms, onion,
basil, oregano, salt, pepper and hot pepper flakes, stirring often,
for about 4 minutes or until onion is softened.

Stir in chopped tomatoes and increase heat to medium-high; cook,
stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes or until tomato juices are
released. Stir in zucchini and vinegar; reduce heat to medium and
cook, stirring often, for about 5 minutes or until zucchini is
tender. Stir in cream cheese until blended.

Meanwhile, in large pot of boiling salted water, cook penne for 8-10
minutes or until tender but firm; drain and return to pot. Add sauce
and toss to coat.

Garnish with tomato wedges.

Serve with crusty whole wheat bread and a green salad tossed with a
favourite dressing.