Summer Spaghetti Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 1 small yellow zucchini, thinly sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
• 1 small red onion, finely chopped
• Spaghetti pasta, 12 ounces, Preferably whole wheat or regular
• Extra virgin olive oil, 3 tablespoons, For sautéing and finishing
• Tomato paste, 2 tablespoons, Adds depth to the sauce
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt to taste (about 1 teaspoon)
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Red pepper flakes (optional, for a hint of heat)
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese or parmesan
• 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts or slivered almonds
• 1 cup grilled chicken breast slices or shrimp
• 1/2 cup black olives, sliced