Zippy Zucchini Pasta

Name: Zippy Zucchini Pasta
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 3 servings.
Ingredients: 1 package (7 ounces) angel hair pasta or thin spaghetti; 2 small zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch pieces; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Mexican diced tomatoes, undrained; 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/8 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 15 min. YIELD: 3 servings.

A colorful combination of zucchini and zippy canned tomatoes is delicious over quick-cooking angel hair pasta. We like the extra zest from crushed red pepper flakes. —Kathleen Timberlake, Dearborn Heights, Michigan

Ingredients

1 package (7 ounces) angel hair pasta or thin spaghetti
2 small zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Mexican diced tomatoes, undrained
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute zucchini and garlic in oil until zucchini is crisp-tender.
2. Add the tomatoes, parsley, oregano and pepper flakes; heat through. Drain pasta; serve with zucchini mixture.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 412 calories, 15g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 299mg sodium, 59g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 5g fiber), 11g protein.

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