30-Min Vegetable Penne


Course : Pasta
Serves: 4
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Ingredients:


4 medium tomatoes

2 medium zucchini

2 tablespoons olive oil

3 cloves garlic minced

2 cups small button mushroom halved

1 medium onion chopped

1 tablespoons dried basil

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1 dash hot pepper flakes crushed

1 tablespoons red wine vinegar

4 ounces light cream cheese soften

5 cups penne or other pasta
 

Preparation / Directions:


Finely chop 3 of the tomatoes; cut remaining tomato into thin wedges. Quarter zucchini lengthwise; cut into slices. Set aside. in skillet, heat oil over medium heat; cook garlic, mushrooms, onion, basil, oregano, salt, pepper and hot pepper flakes, stirring often, for about 4 minutes or until onion is softened. Stir in chopped tomatoes and increase heat to medium-high; cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes or until tomato juices are released. Stir in zucchini and vinegar; reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring often, for about 5 minutes or until zucchini is tender. Stir in cream cheese until blended. Meanwhile, in large pot of boiling salted water, cook penne for 8-10 minutes or until tender but firm; drain and return to pot. Add sauce and toss to coat. Garnish with tomato wedges. Serve with crusty whole wheat bread and a green salad tossed with a favourite dressing.


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