Chunky Tomato Sauce with Bucatini Pasta

An easy-to-make chunky tomato sauce loaded with fresh veggies served over fun-shaped pasta

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Time:

Hands On: 35 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes

Servings:

Makes 4 servings (about 1-1/2 cups pasta with 2/3 cup sauce each)

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Ingredients


  • 12 ounces dry bucatini or spaghetti pasta, uncooked
  •   PAMŪ Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
  • 1/2 cup julienned zucchini
  • 1/2 cup julienned yellow bell pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cups chopped red bell pepper (2 cup = about 2 large)
  • 1 cup chopped yellow onion (1 cup = about 1 large)
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 2 cans (14.5 oz each) Hunt'sŪ Petite Diced Tomatoes, undrained
  • 3/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil (3/4 cup = about 1 oz)
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  •   Freshly shredded Parmesan cheese, optional

Directions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, spray large nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Place over medium-high heat 1 minute. Add zucchini, yellow bell pepper and salt. Cook and stir 2 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Remove from skillet; keep warm.
  2. Add oil to skillet. Add red bell pepper, onion and garlic; cook 8 to 10 minutes, or until onions are tender, stirring frequently.
  3. Add undrained tomatoes, basil and vinegar. Cook and stir 3 minutes or until hot.
  4. Serve tomato sauce over pasta. Top with reserved vegetables; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Cook's Tips

  1. To julienne vegetables, cut them into thin, match-like pieces, about 1-1/2 inches long. This can be done with a chef's knife or using a piece of equipment called a mandoline.


Nutrition Facts

Amount per Serving
Calories
491
% Daily Value*
Total fat
14%
9 g
Saturated fat
7%
1 g
Cholesterol
0%
0 MG
Sodium
32%
775 MG
Carbohydrate
29%
87 g
Dietary fiber
28%
7 g
Sugars
1%
10 g
Protein
32%
16 g
Vitamin A
61%
Vitamin C
301%
Calcium
10%
Iron
21%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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