Meatball Primavera

*Meatball Primavera*
Serves 4

I like to use fresh pesto if I can, but that's not always possible.  A good quality purchased pesto will work just fine.  This is delicious, quick and simple.

8 ounces uncooked fettuccine, broken in half
low fat cooking spray
1 small red onion, peeled and cut into thin wedges (about 1/2 cup)
2 small courgettes (zucchini) washed, trimmed and cut into 1 by 1/2 inch strips
4 Plum tomatoes, chopped (about 1 cup)
18 cooked Italian Square Meatballs, thawed
60g of prepared basil pesto (1/2 cup)

Cook the fettuccine as directed on the package.  Drain well and keep warm. 

Cook the onion in a large nonstick skillet, (which you have sprayed with low fat cooking spray) over medium heat for several minutes, until crispy tender.  Add the courgette strips and cook for a futher 2 minutes, stirring.  Add the tomatoes and meatballs.  Cook for 3 to 5 minutes until heated thoroughly, stirring occasionally.  Add the cooked fettuccine and pesto, mixing all together well.  Heat through and serve.

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