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Hot Pasta with Cool Tomato Salsa
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Hot Pasta with Cool Tomato Salsa
Prep and Cook Time 20 minutes
YIELD Makes 4 servings
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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:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; toss with olive oil.
- While pasta is cooking, combine tomatoes, onion, basil and garlic in medium bowl. Add dressing, salt and pepper; toss.
- 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.
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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
| 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 |