Pasta With Red Bell Pepper, Mushroom, And Zucchini

Total Time: 1 hr 13 mins Preparation Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 28 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1/2 red bell pepper, sliced into 3/8 inch strips and strips halved
• 6 green onions, sliced (include some tender green tops)
• 1/4 lb mushroom, sliced
• 1 zucchini, sliced lengthwise, then sliced into 3/8 inch pieces
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• salt
• fresh ground black pepper
• 4 -5 basil leaves, chopped
• 8 ounces mostaccioli pasta, cooked and drained
• 1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, plus more for topping
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley

Recipe

• 1 in a large nonstick skillet, warm oil over medium heat; add in bell pepper, onion, mushrooms, zucchini, and garlic.
• 2 stir/saute until tender crisp, about 6-8 minutes.
• 3 add in tomatoes, salt, pepper, and basil; cook until flavors are blended, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes.
• 4 toss with pasta, oil, cheese, and parsley until well mixed.
• 5 tranfer to a warm platter; serve immediately; top with more cheese, if desired.