Serve this intriguing side dish with broiled beef patties, chicken or steak.

Orange-Zucchini Pasta

1 cup packaged dried cavatelli, medium shell macaroni, rotini, or radiatore pasta

1 large onion, cut into thin wedges

1 (14 1/2-ounce) can chunky pasta-style tomatoes

3/4 cup Florida Orange Juice

1 large zucchini, halved lengthwise, and cut into 1/4-inch thick slices

1. Cook pasta according to package directions, adding the onion the last 5 minutes of cooking. Drain. Set aside and keep warm.
2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet combine undrained tomatoes and orange juice. Bring mixture to boiling. Boil, uncovered, 5 to 6 minutes or until slightly thickened.
3. Add zucchini and a dash of pepper to skillet. Return to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, about 3 minutes or until zucchini is crisp-tender. Stir in pasta mixture. Heat through.

Makes 4 side-dish servings.

Recipe provided courtesy of The Florida Department of Citrus.