PENNE WITH VEGETABLES IN TOMATO-BASIL SAUCE

Penne with Vegetables in Tomato-Basil Sauce image

Fresh can be fast! Look for already-shredded carrots in the produce aisle, and chop the onion in a food processor using short pulses.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked penne pasta (6 oz)
1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1/2 cup shredded carrot
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano (or other variety), undrained
1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
1 small zucchini, thinly sliced (1 cup)
1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
Meanwhile, in 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook onion and carrot in oil 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender. Stir in tomatoes and tomato sauce. Cook 5 minutes.
Stir in zucchini and basil; reduce heat to medium. Cook about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce is desired consistency. Stir in parsley. Serve over pasta. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Carbohydrate 47 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 6 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 650 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 0 g