ZIPPY ZUCCHINI PASTA

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A colorful combination of zucchini and zippy canned tomatoes is delicious over quick-cooking angel hair pasta. We like the extra zest from crushed red pepper flakes. -Kathleen Timberlake, Dearborn Heights, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 15m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 package (7 ounces) angel hair pasta or thin spaghetti
2 small zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Mexican diced tomatoes, undrained
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute zucchini and garlic in oil until zucchini is crisp-tender. , Add the tomatoes, parsley, oregano and pepper flakes; heat through. Drain pasta; serve with zucchini mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 412 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 299mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 11g protein.