QUICK & EASY/30min Vegetable Penne

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30min Vegetable Penne

 

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Pasta Quick

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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4 tomatoes

2 zucchini

2 tablespoons olive oil

3 garlic cloves -- minced

2 cups small button mushroom -- halved

1 onion -- chopped

1 tablespoon dried basil

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1 pinch hot pepper flakes -- crushed

1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

4 ounces light cream cheese -- soften

5 cups penne -- or other pasta

 

 

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.

 

4 servings for $6.43CDN [Aug 95]

 

Per Serving: about 610 calories, 19 g protein, 16 g fat, 99 g carbohydrate,

very high source fibre, good source iron.

 

Source: Canadian Living magazine, Aug 95 Article " 30-Minute Summer Suppers "

Recipe by Canadian Living Test Kitchen

 

Converted by MC_Buster. KES_27 Aug 99

 

 

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