simple pasta with zucchini, asparagus, tomato, and pine nuts

This recipe is similar to one in a previous post, but prepared a little differently.  Both were yummy.

2 medium zucchini
10 asparagus stems
1 medium tomato
1/4 medium onion
2 cloves garlic
1/8 cup pine nuts
fresh basil
salt, pepper
parmesan cheese

First, sautee the zucchini chopped into small slices and the asparagus chopped into 1" long pieces over medium heat in 1tsp. olive oil until tender and browned.  Add a little salt and pepper while cooking.

Place asparagus and zucchini into a separate bowl.  Next, brown the pine nuts in the same pan for 1-2 minutes.  Then add the chopped tomato, onion, and garlic and cook over medium heat ~5 minutes or until tomato and onion are tender.

Add the tomato mixture to the green veggies and cover bowl with foil to keep warm. 

Mix in some whole wheat spaghetti (enough for 3-4) and top with some chopped basil and parmesan cheese!

Serve with a hard boiled egg for some protein.  To make the perfect boiled egg, place eggs in a pot with a lid and cover with water.  Bring to a boil and immediately turn off heat.  Let sit in hot water for 10 minutes.  Remove eggs using slotted spoon and place in a bowl of ice water.  Let them sit for 5 minutes.  Crack them and the skin/shell should come right off!