Tomato Basil Pasta Recipe
Healthy Pasta Recipe
Ingredients:
12 ounces long pasta of choice (spaghetti, linguine, fettucine, etc)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon fresh minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
12 ounces cherry tomatoes, cut into quarters
2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, cut into thin strips
1/4 cup Asiago or Parmesan cheese, shredded
Directions:
Cook pasta according to package directions and drain.
In a small skillet, saute garlic in olive oil.
Add tomatoes and basil, stir until warmed.
In a large bowl, combine pasta with tomato mixture and cheese.
Garnish with a basil sprig. Serve immediately.
Recipe makes 6 servings.
One serving provides approximately: 282 calories, 9 g protein, 45 g carbohydrates, 2 g fiber, 7 g fat (2 g saturated), 4 mg cholesterol, 140 mcg folate, 2 mg iron, 408 mg sodium.
Source: Wheat Foods Council
