PASTA with fresh tomato herb sauce

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Pasta with Fresh Tomato Herb Sauce

 

Recipe By :BHG Low-Fat & Luscious 1996

Serving Size : 3 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Pasta, Couscous, Etc.

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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2 large tomatoes

or 6 to 8 Roma tomatoes

or 2 cups chopped tomatoes

1 tablespoon snipped fresh basil and/or oregano

2 cloves garlic -- minced

1/4 teaspoon pepper

6 ounces dried capellini (angel hair) -- linguine, or spaghetti

2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Fresh basil (optional)

 

In medium bowl toss together the tomatoes, desired herb, garlic, and pepper.

Cover and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to

blend.

 

Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions, except omit any salt or

oil; drain.

 

Add the hot pasta to the tomato mixture; toss to mix. If desired, sprinkle with

Parmesan cheese and garnish with fresh basil. Makes 3 side-dish servings.

 

 

VARIATION: In step 1, add 1/4 cup chopped green onions and 2 tablespoons

balsamic or red wine vinegar to the tomato mixture. Let stand at room

temperature for 30 minutes. Proceed.

 

Description:

" with variation "

Source:

" Meatless Main Dishes "

Start to Finish Time:

" 1:00 "

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 231 Calories; 1g Fat (4.6% calories from

fat); 8g Protein; 47g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 12mg

Sodium. Exchanges: 3 Grain(Starch); 1 Vegetable; 0 Fat.

 

NOTES : The tomato season is just too short to enjoy enough of this simple pasta

dish.

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 3332 0 0 2053 2130706543 0

 

 

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