Penne With Tomatoes

Submitted by cinamongirl

"This is a throwback from my vegetarian days. It's also a quick dinner when you don't want to go to the grocery store as I almost always have these ingredients on hand. For extra fiber, I sometimes throw in some chickpeas. I often top this with fresh basil and shaved parmesan and serve with a crusty bread."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 cups uncooked whole wheat penne
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or to taste)
• 1⁄2 onion, diced large
• 1⁄2 zucchini, sliced
• 1 bell pepper, diced large
• 1 (19 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, with juice
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano

• Optional

• fresh basil & shaved parmesan cheese

directions

1. Boil pasta according to directions.
2. Heat oil in saute pan.
3. Saute garlic & red pepper flakes in oil for about 2 minute.
4. Add onion. Cook 1 minute.
5. Add peppers & zucchini until softened.
6. Add tomatoes with juice, and spices.
7. Simmer on low about 10 minutes.
8. Add cooked pasta
9. Top with fresh basil & parmesan if desired.