Barilla® Whole Grain Spaghetti with Zucchini and Yellow Squash

Ease of preparation: Easy
Prep time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 40 minutes


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INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 box Barilla Whole Grain Spaghetti
  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, chopped
  • 2 each zucchini, sliced with peeler
  • 2 each yellow squash, sliced with peeler
  • 14 ounces San Marzano tomato, canned
  • 1/2 cup water
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper, freshly ground
  • 4 leaves fresh basil, cut into strips
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

DIRECTIONS:

BRING a large pot of water to a boil.
HEAT olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.  Add garlic and sauté until slightly yellow in color.
COOK Whole Grain Spaghetti 1 minute less than recommended cook time on package. 
Meanwhile, ADD zucchini and yellow squash to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes.
ADD tomatoes and ½ cup water.  Season with salt and pepper.
DRAIN Whole Grain Spaghetti and add to the skillet. Toss with the sauce. Let pasta continue to cook in the skillet for 1 minute.
TURN off heat and toss in basil.
TOP with Parmesan cheese before serving.