
CHUNKY TOMATO SAUCE WITH BUCATINI PASTA



INGREDIENTS
- 12 ounces dry bucatini pasta or spaghetti, uncooked
- PAM® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
- 1/2 cup julienned zucchini
- 1/2 cup julienned yellow bell pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons Culinary Circle Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 2 cup = about 2 large cups chopped red bell pepper
- 1 1 cup = about 1 large cup chopped yellow onion
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 2 cans (14.5 oz each) Hunt's® Petite Diced Tomatoes, undrained
- 3/4 3/4 cup = about 1 oz cup thinly sliced fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- Freshly shredded Parmesan cheese, optional
DIRECTIONS
Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, spray large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Add zucchini, yellow bell pepper and salt. Cook and stir 2 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Remove from skillet; keep warm.
Add oil to skillet. Add red bell pepper, onion and garlic; cook 8 to 10 minutes or until onion is tender, stirring frequently.
Add undrained tomatoes, basil and vinegar. Cook and stir 3 minutes or until hot.
Serve tomato sauce over pasta. Top with reserved vegetables; sprinkle with cheese, if desired.