Fiesta Pasta

Name: Fiesta Pasta
Ingredients: 8 oz. linguini pasta; 2 Tbsp. olive oil; 1 large zucchini (about 1 lb.), diced; 1 medium onion, thinly sliced; 1/4 c. chopped jalapeno peppers; 1 large garlic clove, crushed; grated Parmesan cheese (optional); 1 (14 1/2 oz.) can chopped tomatoes, undrained; 1/2 tsp. oregano; 1/4 c. pitted black olives, chopped; 1/2 tsp. salt

11 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

8 oz. linguini pasta
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 large zucchini (about 1 lb.), diced
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1/4 c. chopped jalapeno peppers
1 large garlic clove, crushed
grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
1 (14 1/2 oz.) can chopped tomatoes, undrained
1/2 tsp. oregano
1/4 c. pitted black olives, chopped
1/2 tsp. salt

Directions

1

Prepare pasta according to package and set aside.
2

In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium
3

heat and saute zucchini, onion, jalapeno peppers and garlic 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender-crisp, stirring occasionally.
4

Add tomatoes, oregano, olives and salt and heat to a boil.
5

Reduce heat to low; simmer, uncovered, about 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until mixture thickens.
6

To serve, toss cooked pasta with vegetable mixture. Serve with Parmesan cheese, if desired.
7

Makes four side-dish servings.