GastroAdvent #2: Zuchinni tuna pasta

Another tasty treat from the internet with my own added twist. The original recipe was made for vegan people but adding the tuna made it suitable for pescatarians and other non vegan people. I've been enjoying pasta cooking and this recipe proves to be one easy dish to whip up.

Ingredients of this tasty treat:
2 med size zuchinni chopped into cubes -> low calorie, moderate source of folates and potassium
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 med white onion, minced
2 red bell pepper, chopped -> low in saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium, high in dietary fiber, vitamins (A,C,K and B6)
2 can tuna (used century tuna, 1 spicy 1 oil in flakes) -> rich in omega3
4tbsp olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

500g pasta (angel hair used for this recipe)

How to cook:
Pasta:
   Boil 3-4 cups of water, add salt and 1 tbsp of olive oil. Cook pasta until al dente.
Sauce:
   Saute onion and garlic to 4 tbsp of olive oil until onion becomes transparent
   Pour tuna with oil in pan and cook for 1 minute
   Add zuchinni and red bell pepper cook for another 1-2 minutes
   add salt to taste.
Serving:
   Mix pasta and sauce. Add fresh ground pepper to taste.


With this easy dish, you're sure to enjoy one fancy dinner with family and friends :)

Sources:
http://www.nutrition-and-you.com/zucchini.html
www.centurytuna.ph
http://www.great-workout.com/nutrition/vegetables/bell-pepper-nutrition-facts.cfm