Fiesta Pasta - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 oz. linguini pasta
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 large zucchini (about 1 lb.), diced
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1/4 c. chopped jalapeno peppers
1 large garlic clove, crushed
grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
1 (14 1/2 oz.) can chopped tomatoes, undrained
1/2 tsp. oregano
1/4 c. pitted black olives, chopped
1/2 tsp. salt

Preparation

Prepare pasta according to package and set aside.
In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium
heat and saute zucchini, onion, jalapeno peppers and garlic 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender-crisp, stirring occasionally.
Add tomatoes, oregano, olives and salt and heat to a boil.
Reduce heat to low; simmer, uncovered, about 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until mixture thickens.
To serve, toss cooked pasta with vegetable mixture. Serve with Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Makes four side-dish servings.