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Prevention Fiery Fusilli

8 ounce fusilli

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 clove garlic

2 - banana chili peppers

4 - plum tomatoes

1 tablespoon fresh sage

2 tablespoon fresh Italian parsley

2 teaspoon fresh oregano

1 can (19 ounces) chickpeas

1/2 cup defatted reduced-sodium broth

1/4 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes

1 large sweet red pepper

..12 teaspoon salt (pinch)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cook the fusilli in a large pot of boiling water according to the

package directions. Drain and place in a large serving bowl.

 

Meanwhile, warm the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high

heat. Add the garlic and banana peppers; cook for 2 minutes, or until

the peppers are tender. Add the tomatoes, sage, parsley, and oregano;

cook for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the tomatoes begin to release their

juice. Add the chickpeas, broth, and red-pepper flakes; cook for 2

minutes. Pour the sauce over the cooked pasta. Top with the red

peppers and sprinkle with the salt. Toss to combine.

 

Serves 4

 

Calories: 383; Fat: 7; Fiber: 11;

Carbs: 67 Sodium: 395 Protein: 14 Cholesterol: 0

 

Source: Prevention Quick and Healthy Meals

Formatted by Chupa Babi in MC: 11.09.06

 

AuthorNote: Fiber and spice make this pasta dish healthy and hot.

Colorful banana peppers, roasted sweet peppers, and chickpeas provide

vitamin C and fiber, while olive oil, garlic, and sage pump up the

flavor.

 

NutritionNotes: Good for healthier heart, Good for lower cancer risk,

High in beta carotene, High in carbohydrates, High in fiber, High in

folate, High in iron, High in niacin, High in protein, High in

selenium, High in thiamin, High in vitamin A, High in vitamin C, Low

in cholesterol

 

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