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October 24, 2005
Something to Snack On: Grape Tomatoes
They're sweeter and firmer than other tomatoes, and their bite-size shape makes them perfect for snacking, dipping, or salads. They're also packed with vitamin C and vitamin A, and you also get some fiber, some phytochemicals and (finally) some flavor.
Pasta Margherita
The toppings on this pasta are reminiscent of margherita pizza and make for a superquick meatless main dish.
8 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup chopped green onions (about 2)
1 teaspoon bottled minced garlic
1 (16-ounce) package cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup (2 ounces) preshredded Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup (2 ounces) diced fresh mozzarella
Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain. Place in a large bowl.
While pasta cooks, combine basil, onions, minced garlic, and tomatoes in a food processor. Pulse 10 times or until coarsely chopped. Add Parmesan to pasta, stirring until cheese melts. Stir in tomato mixture, olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; toss gently to coat pasta. Top with mozzarella.
Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 2 cups pasta and 2 tablespoons mozzarella)
NUTRITION PER SERVING
CALORIES 343(25% from fat); FAT 9.5g (sat 4.2g,mono 3.7g,poly 1g); PROTEIN 14.8g; CHOLESTEROL 20mg; CALCIUM 218mg; SODIUM 480mg; FIBER 3.2g; IRON 3.1mg; CARBOHYDRATE 49.5g
Posted by Lisa at October 24, 2005 8:54 AM
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