Pattypan Penne
Serves 4
Time 30 min
This fast, easy pasta is an MVP kind of recipe for gardeners or anyone who can’t get enough of summertimes’ tomatoes and squash. An ample amount of vegetables makes this pasta dish a wholesome all-in-one meal.
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Ingredients
- 1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced
- 1 pound pattypan squash or zucchini, cut into bite-size pieces (about 3 cups total)
- 4 medium tomatoes, diced
- 1 (15.0-ounce) can no-salt-added garbanzo beans (also called chickpeas), drained and rinsed
- 1/8 teaspoon crushed red chile flakes
- 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 8 ounces whole wheat penne
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
Method
Heat a medium pan over high heat.
Cook onion until lightly browned, about 7 minutes.
Add squash and 3 tablespoons water.
Cook until tender, about 4 minutes.
Add tomatoes, garbanzo beans, chile flakes and salt.
Reduce heat to low and keep warm.
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Add penne and cook until tender, about 11 minutes.
Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta water.
Toss pasta with zucchini mixture, along with 1/4 cup of the pasta water.
Toss to coat, adding more liquid if needed.
Remove from heat, toss with basil and serve.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: 340 calories (30 from fat), 3.5g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 110mg sodium, 67g carbohydrates (11g dietary fiber, 13g sugar), 13g protein.
Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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Ingredients
- 1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced
- 1 pound pattypan squash or zucchini, cut into bite-size pieces (about 3 cups total)
- 4 medium tomatoes, diced
- 1 (15.0-ounce) can no-salt-added garbanzo beans (also called chickpeas), drained and rinsed
- 1/8 teaspoon crushed red chile flakes
- 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 8 ounces whole wheat penne
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil