Pasta with Fresh Tomato Sauce
Originally posted by Jeannie in OLenten Recipes
Pasta with Fresh Tomato Sauce
Ingredients
4 ounces dried rotini or fusilli
2 cups coarsely chopped plum tomatoes
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons shredded fresh basil
1/4 cup shaved or grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Directions:
1. Cook the pasta according to package directions; drain.
2. Meanwhile, in a saucepan combine tomatoes, olive oil, and salt. Cook over medium-low heat until heated through and tomatoes start to juice-out slightly. Stir in the basil.
3. Divide pasta among 4 plates. Top each serving with some of the tomato mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and pepper. Makes 4 servings.
Nutritional facts per serving
calories: 184 , total fat: 5g , saturated fat: 2g , cholesterol: 5mg , sodium: 260mg , carbohydrate: 28g , fiber: 2g , protein: 7g , vitamin C: 35% , calcium: 8% , iron: 11% , starch: 1.5diabetic exchange , vegetables: 1diabetic exchange , fat: .5diabetic exchange
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