Fettuccine With Spicy Zucchini-Tomato Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 (1-pound) box fettuccine
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced 1/4-inch thick
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1 (16-ounce) jar marinara sauce

Preparation

1. 1. Cook pasta according to package directions in salted water; reserve 1/4 cup pasta water. Drain pasta and return to pot.
2. 2. While pasta cooks, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add zucchini; cook, tossing occasionally, until browned and crisp-tender (5-8 minutes). Add crushed red pepper, marinara, and reserved pasta water; simmer, partially covered, until pasta sauce is thick (about 5 minutes). Toss pasta with sauce and divide among 4 bowls.