Name: Curly Pasta with Zucchini & Tomatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cup (4oz, 12gr) bite-size pasta; 1 medium zucchini, (12oz, 360gr) quartered lengthwise, then sliced; 1/2 red bell pepper, roughly chopped; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 12 cherry tomatoes, cut in half; 1 tbs olive oil; 1 cup (8oz, 240ml) tomato sauce; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp chili powder

Curly Pasta with Zucchini & Tomatoes

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We had this warm, right after cooking but the few leftovers were just as good cold the next day.

Author: Katie
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 2 servings 1x
Category: Pasta Sides

Ingredients

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1 1/4 cup (4oz, 12gr) bite-size pasta
1 medium zucchini, (12oz, 360gr) quartered lengthwise, then sliced
1/2 red bell pepper, roughly chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
12 cherry tomatoes, cut in half
1 tbs olive oil
1 cup (8oz, 240ml) tomato sauce
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp chili powder

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Instructions

Cook pasta according to package directions.
When done, drain.
Heat olive oil in a medium skillet
Add peppers, onions, zucchini, and sauté until tender.
Add paprika, cumin, chili powder, and sauté briefly
Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, and simmer until tomatoes are softened, 6 – 8 minutes
Add pasta and heat through.

Notes

Substitute 2 medium tomatoes, cut into chunks, for the cherry tomatoes

Keywords: pasta, zucchini, summer squash

Find it online: https://thymeforcookingblog.com/2020/08/curly-pasta-with-zucchini-tomatoes/