Pasta with Zucchini and Fresh Tomatoes
List of Ingredients
Pasta with Zucchini and Fresh Tomatoes
Recipe courtesy of Produce for Better Health
submitted by Betty G.
4 small zucchinis
2 T. lemon juice
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 onions, thinly sliced crosswise, separated into rings
1 T.white wine vinegar
3 lg tomatoes, thinly sliced
1/4 c fresh basil, minced
1 T. fresh parsley, minced
1/2 t red pepper flakes
1 lb. ziti
Halve each zucchini lengthwise; slice into 1/2" pieces.
Place in a large bowl. Add the lemon juice and toss well. Set
aside.
In a large non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat, cook
the garlic for 30 seconds, stirring constantly; don't let it
burn. Add the onions, vinegar and zucchini. Cook for 3-4 min.
Add the tomatoes, basil, parsley and pepper flakes. Cover the
pan, reduce the heat; simmer until zucchini is tender, about
5 -7 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook the ziti in a large pot of boiling water
until just tender, about 8 min. Drain; place in a large
shallow bowl. Add the zucchini mixture and toss well. Makes 4
servings.
Per Serving: 496 Cal; 2g Fat (4.4 % cal from fat); 18g
Pro; 101g Carbo; 7g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Chol; 25mg Sod.
Exchanges: 5 1/2 Grain (Starch); 3 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 0
Other Carbo.
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