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Pasta: Fresh Tomato Pasta - w

Source of Recipe

Cooking for 2 - 2006
Fresh Tomato Pasta - w
Serves: 2

3 medium tomatoes
1-1/4 c. uncooked penne – or – medium tube pasta
1/2 c. chopped green pepper
1/3 c. chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 T. olive oil
1/4 tsp. salt
Dash pepper
1 tsp. minced fresh basil
1 tsp. minced fresh oregano

Wash & core tomatoes. Place in boiling water for 30 seconds and immediately dip in ice water; drain. When cool enough to handle, remove skins and discard. Seed and chop tomatoes; set aside.

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile in a skillet sauté the next 3 items in oil for 2-3 minutes or until tender. Stir in the tomatoes, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Stir in basil and oregano. Drain Pasta; toss with tomato mixture.

1 serving equals: 291 calories…9 gm fat (1 gm saturated)…7 mg cholesterol…319 mg sodium…48 gm carbohydrate…5 gm fiber…9 gm protein ++++ WWP: 6