Primavara Contadina

• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 1/4 c. diced onions
• 1 Tbsp. chopped garlic
• 1 c. sliced zucchini
• 1 c. sliced yellow squash
• 1 c. green or yellow bell pepper strips
• 1 3/4 c. diced tomatoes, drained (juice reserved)
• 2/3 c. Italian style tomato paste
• 3/4 c. warm water
• 1/2 tsp. salt (optional)
• 1/8 tsp. pepper
• 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil or 1 tsp. dried basil, crushed
• 1 (9 oz.) pkg. refrigerated linguini
• sliced ripe olives (optional)

1. In medium skillet heat oil.
2. Saute onion and garlic for one minute.
3. Add zucchini, yellow squash and bell pepper.
4. Saute 3 to 4 minutes.
5. Stir in reserved tomato juice, Italian
6. paste, water, salt and pepper.
7. Simmer for 5 to 8 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
8. Stir in tomatoes and basil.
9. Simmer for 1 minute. Prepare pasta according to package directions.
10. Serve sauce over pasta.
11. Garnish with olives and basil.
12. Makes 6 servings.

olive oil, onions, garlic, zucchini, green, tomatoes, italian style tomato paste, warm water, salt, pepper, fresh basil, linguini, olives

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=219245 (may not work)