Recipe: Zippy Zucchini Pasta (serves 3)

ZIPPY ZUCCHINI PASTA

"A colorful combination of zucchini and zippy canned tomatoes is delicious over quick-cooking angel hair pasta."

1 (7 oz.) package angel hair pasta or thin spaghetti
2 small zucchini, sliced 1/4-inch thick
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
1 (16 oz.) can Mexican diced tomatoes, undrained (or Ro-Tel)
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (to 1/4 tsp.)

Cook pasta according to package directions.

Meanwhile, in a skillet, saute zucchini and garlic in oil until zucchini is crisp-tender. Add the tomatoes, parsley, oregano and red pepper flakes, heat through.

Drain pasta; top with zucchini mixture.

Makes 3 servings
Adapted from source: Kathleen Timberlake of Dearborn Heights, Michigan in Quick Cooking magazine, July/August 2001