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Herbed Fusilli al Forno

 

Nice vegetarian- style pasta - served as a main course or a side...
 

4 Tbs 

 

olive oil

 

2 medium 

 

zucchini, halved lengthwise, thinly sliced

 

4 large 

 

garlic cloves, chopped

 

Two 16oz. 

 

cans Italian plum tomatoes with juices

 

1 cup 

 

dry white wine

 

2½ tsp 

 

dried thyme, crumbled

 

16 oz 

 

fusilli or other short pasta, freshly cooked

 

2½ cups 

 

packed shredded lowfat Monterey Jack cheese

 

 

1

Heat olive oil in heavy medium broilerproof skillet over medium heat. Add zucchini and garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes with their juices, white wine and 1¼ t. thyme. Bring to simmer, breaking up tomatoes with back of spoon. Cook until sauce thickens slightly and zucchini is tender, stirring occasionally, about 12 minutes.

2

Preheat broiler. Add pasta to sauce and toss to coat evenly. Sprinkle pasta with cheese. Sprinkle remaining 1¼ t. thyme over cheese. Broil just until cheese melts and begins to brown in spots, about 1 minute.

 

Servings: 4

 

 Cooking Tips

*You may prepare step one up to 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature, and bring just to simmer before continuing.

 

 Recipe Source

Bon Appetit, February, 1993

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