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                                            Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes  | 
                                            Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 4  | 
                                         
                                        
                                     
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                    This is a throwback from my vegetarian days. It's also a quick dinner when you don't want to go to the grocery store as I almost always have these ingredients on hand. For extra fiber, I sometimes throw in some chickpeas. I often top this with fresh basil and shaved parmesan and serve with a crusty bread. Ingredients: 
                    
                        
                                                2 cups uncooked whole wheat penne  |  
                                                1 tablespoon olive oil  |  
                                                2 garlic cloves, minced  |  
                                                1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or to taste)  |  
                                                1/2 onion, diced large  |  
                                                1/2 zucchini, sliced  |  
                                                1 bell pepper, diced large  |  
                                                1 (19 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, with juice  |  
                                                2 teaspoons dried basil  |  
                                                1 teaspoon dried oregano  |  
                                                fresh basil & shaved parmesan cheese  |  
                                                
                     
                    Directions: 
                    
                        
                            
                                1. Boil pasta according to directions. 2. Heat oil in saute pan. 3. Saute garlic & red pepper flakes in oil for about 2 minute. 4. Add onion. Cook 1 minute. 5. Add peppers & zucchini until softened. 6. Add tomatoes with juice, and spices. 7. Simmer on low about 10 minutes. 8. Add cooked pasta 9. Top with fresh basil & parmesan if desired.                              | 
                         
                         
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