Zucchini Pasta Fantastico

1 small onion, thinly sliced
1 TBSP olive oil
1 medium zucchini, cubed
2 roma tomato, cubed
1/2 of a green pepper, chopped
2 garlic clove, minced or 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 cup marinara or spaghetti sauce (I use 8 oz. of tomato sauce and 1 TBSP. “Shirley J’s” pasta seasoning mix)
1/2 of a 12 oz. box of bowtie pasta
SHREDDED Parmesan cheese (not grated)

Cook pasta according to directions. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, sauté onion in oil until tender. Add the zucchini, tomatoes, green pepper, garlic, salt and pepper. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add marinara sauce and heat through. Gently toss in pasta and heat on low till pasta is warm. Place in serving dish and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Serves 4. We like to serve this with sourdough bread.

Cooked, ground sausage is good in this too and makes it more hearty.

***This has a little kick to it. The pepper could be reduced for a milder flavor.

Recipe: Heather

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