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Fusilli with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Zucchini, and Peas

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Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 2

Ingredients

6 ounces fusilli or other spiral-shaped pasta
1 1/2 cups water
3/4 cup dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)
1/4 cup Kalamata or other brine-cured black olives, pitted and chopped
1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves, washed well, spun dry, and chopped
1 cup shelled fresh or frozen peas
1 medium zucchini (about 6 ounces), cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a 5-quart kettle bring 4 quarts salted water to a boil for pasta.

    Step 2

    In a small saucepan bring 1 1/2 cups water and tomatoes to a boil. Remove pan from heat and let tomatoes stand until softened, about 15 minutes. Drain tomatoes, reserving 1/2 cup soaking liquid, and chop. In a large bowl stir together tomatoes, reserved soaking liquid, olives, and parsley.

    Step 3

    Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente, adding peas and zucchini during last minute of cooking. Drain pasta mixture well in a colander and add to tomato mixture with salt and pepper to taste, tossing until most of liquid is absorbed.

Nutrition Per Serving

Each serving about 450 calories and 4 grams fat (8% of calories from fat)
#### Nutritional analysis provided by Gourmet
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