Barilla® Whole Grain Spaghetti with Zucchini and Yellow Squash

Spaghetti Integrali con Zucchine Verdi e Gialle

About This Recipe

Vegetables have always played a key role in authentic Italian cooking. Create a simple but classically Italian with healthy Barilla® Whole Grain Spaghetti tossed with zucchini, yellow squash, San Marzano tomatoes and fresh basil.

PREP TIME: 30 minutes

COOK TIME: 40-45 minutes

SERVES: 4-6

BARILLA PASTA:
Whole Grain Spaghetti Whole Grain Spaghetti

Ingredients

1 BOX Barilla Whole Grain Spaghetti
4 TABLESPOONS Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 CLOVE Garlic, Chopped
2 Zucchini, Sliced With Peeler
2 Yellow Squash, Sliced With Peeler
14 OUNCES San Marzano Tomatoes, 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

Cooking Instructions

    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.

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