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Pasta Gone Wild

 

Recipe By : GardenCuisine, by Paul Wenner, page 248

Serving Size : 2 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Main Dishes, Vegetarian Pasta, Couscous, Etc.

Soyfoods Vegetables

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 Gardenburger or GardenSausage patty -- (optional)

Olive oil spray

1/4 pound whole-wheat pasta

8 ounces jarred fat-free tomato sauce

OR our Simple Marinara Sauce

(see separate recipe)

1 cup VeggiePack -- 1/2-inch dice

(see separate recipe)

1/4 cup sliced mushrooms

1 teaspoon grated Parmesan cheese

2 tablespoons minced parsley

 

SERVES 2

 

Many of us have a love affair with pasta - I know I do!. The secret to

" real " pasta is to search out a reliable source of fresh or dry whole-grain

pasta. Buying enriched pasta instead of whole-grain is like paying for an

item at the market and only getting 20 percent of your change back. Would

that make you feel enriched? " High five " for whole grains! Eating food

created by nature is more than a smart choice, it's the right choice!

 

Heat the Gardenburger or GardenSausage if you're using it, in a nonstick

pan lightly sprayed with olive oil spray for about 3 minutes on each side,

or until golden brown. Cut into 1/4- inch cubes. Set aside.

 

Prepare the whole-wheat pasta as suggested on the package. Heat the tomato

sauce, then add the VeggiePack pieces and mushrooms. Simmer until the

vegetables are crisp but tender (about 5 minutes).

 

Place the pasta in serving dishes, then cover with the sauce and vegetable

mixture. Toss lightly. Sprinkle the diced Gardenburger or GardenSausage

on top. Sprinkle with the Parmesan and minced parsley.

 

PER SERVING • 200 CALORIES (9% FROM FAT) • 2 G EAT • 10 G PROTEIN • 39 G

CARBOHYDRATE • 0 MG CHOLESTEROL • 570 MG SODIUM • 8 G FIBER

 

 

 

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