Primavera Vegetables With Linguine - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 1/4 c. chopped onion
1 Tbsp. garlic, minced
1 c. sliced zucchini
1 c. sliced crookneck squash
1 c. green or red pepper strips
1 3/4 c. fresh or canned diced tomatoes (reserve juice)
2/3 c. (6 oz.) tomato paste
3/4 c. water
salt and pepper
1 tsp. dried basil
1 (9 oz.) pkg. refrigerated linguine
sliced ripe olives (optional)
chopped fresh basil (optional)

Preparation

In large skillet heat oil.
Saute onion and garlic for 1 minute.
Add zucchini, yellow squash and bell pepper.
Saute 3 to 4 minutes.
Stir in reserved tomato juice, tomato paste, water, salt and pepper.
Simmer for 5 to 8 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Stir in tomatoes and basil and simmer 1 minute.