Hot Pasta with Cool Tomato Salsa

by the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.


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Hot Pasta with Cool Tomato Salsa
Prep and Cook Time: 20 minutes
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients:
1
package (9 ounces) uncooked refrigerated linguine or fettuccine

1
tablespoon olive oil

3-1/2
cups chopped tomatoes (about 3 large)

1/4
cup chopped red onion

1/4
cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves, torn into small pieces

1/2
teaspoon bottled minced garlic

1/4
cup fat-free red wine or balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing

1/4
teaspoon salt

1/8
teaspoon black pepper

1/4
cup grated Parmesan cheese



 
Preparation:
1.
Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; toss with olive oil.

2.
While pasta is cooking, combine tomatoes, onion, basil and garlic in medium bowl. Add dressing, salt and pepper; toss.

3.
Top each portion of pasta with tomato salsa and 1 tablespoon cheese.


Hint Give your salsa extra flavor, color and crunch by adding diced zucchini to the tomato mixture.

Nutritional Information:
Serving Size:
Sodium 292 mg
Protein 12 g
Fiber 4 g
Carbohydrate 45 g
Cholesterol 70 mg
Total Fat 9 g
Calories from Fat 27 %
Calories 303
Dietary Exchange:
Meat 1/2
Vegetable 3
Starch 2
Fat 1


This recipe appears in: Pasta

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