Vegetable Penne
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List of Ingredients
Vegetable Penne
4 tomatoes
1/2 bunch celery. chopped
2 Tablespoons Olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 sweet green bell peppers, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 Tablespoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 pinch hot pepper flakes, crushed
1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar
4 ounces light cream cheese, softened
5 cups penne, or other pasta
Finely chop 3 of the tomatoes; cut remaining tomato into thin wedges.
In skillet, heat oil over medium heat; cook celery, garlic, green
peppers, onion, basil, oregano, salt, pepper and hot pepper flakes,
stirring often, for about 4 minutes or until onion is softened.
Stir in chopped tomatoes and increase heat to medium/high; cook,
stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes or until tomato juices are
released.
Stir in vinegar; reduce heat to medium and
cook, stirring often, for about 5 minutes. Stir in cream cheese until
blended.
Meanwhile, in large pot of boiling salted water, cook penne for 8-10
minutes or until tender but firm; drain and return to pot. Add sauce
and toss to coat.
Garnish with tomato wedges.
Serve with crusty whole wheat bread and a green salad tossed with a
your favorite dressing.
Makes 4 servingsRecipe
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