Tomato Zucchini Pesto

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Tomato Zucchini Pesto

 

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Monitor Sugar Pasta

 

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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6 ounces pasta -- uncooked

1 package fresh basil -- chopped

OR

1 cup fresh basil -- chopped

1 teaspoon vegetable oil

2 cloves garlic -- minced

1 teaspoon Big Chief sugar

1/4 cup part-skim Ricotta Cheese

2 teaspoons water

1 tablespoon parmesan cheese -- grated

1 medium zucchini -- cut in circles

1 cup cherry tomatoes -- quartered

1/2 teaspoon salt -- (optional)

 

Prepare pasta as directed on the package. Rinse and drain. Cover and

set aside.

In food processor or a blender process basil, oil, garlic and sugar.

Blend in parmesan and ricotta. Set aside.

Place zucchini in large casserole dish and add water. Cover and

microwave on high for 4 minutes. Drain. Stir in pasta and cheese

mixture. Garnish with tomatoes. Salt to taste.

 

Description:

" A tasty and healthy Italian dish! "

Cuisine:

" Italian "

Source:

" Monitor Sugar "

S(Internet address):

" http://www.monitorsugar.com/ "

 

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Per serving: 219 Calories (kcal); 4g Total Fat; (14% calories from

fat); 9g Protein; 38g Carbohydrate; 6mg Cholesterol; 318mg Sodium

Food Exchanges: 2 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 1 Vegetable; 0 Fruit;

1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates

 

 

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 2130706543 0 0 0 0 27112 0 0 0 0 0 0