Primavara Contadina

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 1/4 c. diced onions
• 1 Tbsp. chopped garlic
• 1 c. sliced zucchini
• 1 c. sliced yellow squash
• 1 c. green or yellow bell pepper strips
• 1 3/4 c. diced tomatoes, drained (juice reserved)
• 2/3 c. Italian style tomato paste
• 3/4 c. warm water
• 1/2 tsp. salt (optional)
• 1/8 tsp. pepper
• 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil or 1 tsp. dried basil, crushed
• 1 (9 oz.) pkg. refrigerated linguini
• sliced ripe olives (optional)