PASTA PIZZAZ

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Farfalle pasta tossed with sauteed onions, fragrant garlic, zucchini, mushrooms and fresh tomato.

Provided by Jo Ann

Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes Vegetarian Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 pound farfalle (bow tie) pasta
⅓ cup olive oil
1 clove garlic, chopped
¼ cup butter
2 small zucchini, quartered and sliced
1 onion, chopped
1 tomato, chopped
1 (8 ounce) package mushrooms, sliced
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon paprika
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add farfalle pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter with the olive oil and saute the garlic, zucchini, onion tomato, mushrooms, oregano, paprika, salt and pepper for 15 to 20 minutes. Combine the pasta and sauteed vegetables and toss.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 716.5 calories, Carbohydrate 92.8 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 32.9 g, Fiber 7.5 g, Protein 18.1 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 490.8 mg, Sugar 8.1 g