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    Pasta: 7 pt. Spaghetti & Smothered Onion


    Source of Recipe


    Tammy

    List of Ingredients




    1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
    2 large sweet onions -- quartered and cut into thin wedges
    2 cloves garlic -- minced
    1/2 cup nonfat chicken broth -- low or reduced sodium
    1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
    1/8 teaspoon pepper
    8 ounces spaghetti
    1 1/2 cups frozen peas -- thawed
    1/2 cup nonfat swiss cheese -- shredded
    1/4 cup parsley -- chopped
    salt and pepper -- to taste

    Recipe



    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and garlic and toss to coat with oil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are very tender and a deep golden color, about 20 minutes. Stir in chicken broth, thyme and pepper.

    Meanwhile, in a large saucepan filled with boiling water, cook pasta, without adding salt or oil, until tender, but still firm, 7 - minutes; drain.Place pasta in a large bowl. Add peas and browned onions; toss to combine. Add cheese and parsley and toss again. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.

    Serves 4. "7 Points Per Serving"

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    Per serving: 344 Calories (kcal); 6g Total Fat; (16% calories from fat); 16g Protein;
    57g Carbohydrate; 3mg Cholesterol; 318mg Sodium
    Food Exchanges: 3 1/2 Grain Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 1 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1 Fat;
    0 Other Carbohydrates

 

 

 

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