I'm a noodle

       My mom always told me that one day I was going to turn into a noodle, and though I'm still waiting for it to happen, I continue to eat more pasta than I should!  I know what you are thinking, "Oh, but what about the carbs!"  My response to that is, God did not intend for us to eat bacon all the time, Dr. Atkins!  Besides didn't he die of a heart condition... I know, I know, it wasn't due to his diet... fooy!  Anyways, I usually try to make my pasta heart healthy.   Most of the time, I use a whole wheat pasta, but tonight I was fresh out, so I decided to indulge! 
        I used my mandolin and thinly sliced 2 zucchinis and an onion.   I drizzled extra virgin olive oil into a large skillet, threw in the vegetables with 4 cloves of minced garlic and a pinch of red pepper flakes.  As the vegetables softened, I diced 2 tomatoes, then I added them to the zucchini and onion.  I seasoned the dish with with freshly chopped basil, oregano, thyme, and of course plenty of salt and pepper. I cooked rigatoni until it was perfectly al dente, then I used a slotted spoon to transfer it to my veggies.  I garnished it with freshly, shredded Romano cheese.  To top off my heart healthy meal, I poured myself a glass of wine!