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Warm Tomato-Pepper Pasta

Source of Recipe

5 A DAY RECIPES - National Cancer Institute - RECIPE BOX


Recipe Introduction

This is an official 5 A Day recipe, and provides four people with two servings of vegetable each.

Recipe Link: 5aday.gov/index-recipe.shtml

Serves 4

1/2 cup green onion, thinly sliced
2 Thsp. olive oil
3 cups (1.5 pounds) tomato, seeded and diced
2 Tbsp. parsley, chopped
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 tsp. garlic, finely chopped
1 large red bell pepper, diced finely
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 tsp. pepper
8 ounces dry linguine or spaghetti

Sauté onion and garlic in oil until soft. Add red bell pepper and saute until tender-crisp, about 2 minutes. Stir in tomato and cook over high heat until juices evaporate. Stir in cheese and next 4 ingredients; set aside.

Cook pasta and drain well. Toss hot pasta with reserved tomato mixture. Serve immediately or at room temperature.

One serving equals: Calories: 373...Fat: 11 g... Cholesterol: 8 mg...Fiber: 4 g...Sodium: 205 mg...% Calories from Fat: 27%