PASTA WITH ZUCCHINI & TOMATOES

Posted by Carole-Anne on January 28, 2008

Healthy Recipes has found another simple, low-cal, low-fat recipe that uses herbs, pasta (whole wheat).  The recipe is inviting, colourful, and very tasty for the entire family.

INGREDIENTS:

2 small zucchini (equal to 1/2 lb)

1 Spanish onion chopped

1 Elephant Garlic minced

1 – 14-ounce can diced tomatoes

1/2 tsp dried oregano

1 tbsp freshly chopped parsley

1 tbsp drained capers

Sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

1/2 lb whole wheat spaghetti (dry)

1 tbsp grape seed or extra virgin olive oil

FOLLOW ME:

In a large skillet, add grape seed oil; saute onion and garlic until transparent.

Stir in zucchini and cook for 2 minutes.

Add tomatoes with juices and cook for 5 minutes or until mixture is thickened.

While the above ingredients are on simmer, cook spaghetti al dente.

Drain the spaghetti; add to skillet.  Zucchini and tomatoes with the herbs and special touch of capers gives this dish an amazingly great taste. 

Healthy Recipes serves 4.