Servings: 6 | Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients
3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 ½ cups chopped onion
2 green bell peppers, seeded and cut into 1-inch dice
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut into 1-inch pieces
8 oz. whole fresh mushrooms, wiped clean with damp towel and cut into halves
1 can (28 oz.) of Whole Peeled Tomatoes, drained
1 can (14.5 oz.) of Cut Green Beans, drained
3 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil or 1 tbsp. dried basil
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh oregano or 2 tsp. dried oregano leaves
¼ tsp. dried red pepper flakes, optional
12 oz. uncooked whole grain penne pasta
Salt and pepper, to taste
¾ cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Preparation
- Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook onion and bell pepper 4 minutes or until onions are translucent, stirring occasionally. Stir in garlic and cook 15 seconds, stirring constantly. Stir in zucchini, mushrooms, tomatoes, beans, basil, oregano and pepper flakes.
- Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer 20 minutes or until peppers are tender, stirring occasionally and breaking up tomatoes with a wooden spoon.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain well.
- Remove tomato mixture from heat, stir in remaining oil and season with salt and pepper, if desired.
- Serve tomato mixture over pasta and sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
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