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Cavatelli and Vegetable Stir-Fry

by the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.

Cavatelli and Vegetable Stir-Fry

YIELD Makes 4 servings
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Although soy sauce is high in sodium, it can boost the flavor of dishes, such as this one, without adding a lot of calories and fat. It is sold in both regular and low-sodium versions.

INGREDIENTS

3/4	cup uncooked cavatelli or elbow macaroni
Nonstick cooking spray
6	ounces fresh snow peas, cut lengthwise into halves
1/2	cup thinly sliced carrot
1	teaspoon minced fresh ginger
1/2	cup chopped yellow or green bell pepper
1/2	cup chopped onion
1/4	cup chopped fresh parsley
1	tablespoon chopped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, crushed
1	tablespoon reduced-fat margarine
2	tablespoons water
1	tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce

PREPARATION:

Prepare cavatelli according to package directions, omitting salt; drain and set aside.
Coat wok or large skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Add snow peas, carrot and ginger; stir-fry 2 minutes over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper, onion, parsley, oregano and margarine. Stir-fry 2 to 3 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in water and soy sauce. Stir in pasta; heat through.

This recipe appears in: Vegetarian

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