Ingredients

1 box Bowtie Pasta ($1.25)

3-4 Fresh tomatoes from the garden, diced (Free!)

3-4 FreshBasil Leaves, finely chopped (Free!)

1-2 cup mozzerella cheese ($1.67)

4 T EVOO ($.25)

2-3 garlic cloves, chopped ($.10)

1 zucchini ($.79)

1 T EVOO or Butter ($.10)

Preparation

  1. Marinate diced tomatoes and basil in EVOO (can you tell I watch Rachael Ray?!) and garlic. Add a splash of vinegar to the marinade if you like!
  2. Cook pasta as directed. Drain. Pour marinating tomatoes over pasta. Sprinkle cheese throughout. Let cheese melt. Serve warm.
  3. Saute zucchini in EVOO or butter. Serve with pasta!