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    Tri-Color Pesto Rotini


    Source of Recipe


    weight watchers

    Recipe Introduction


    12 servings (1 1/3 c each)
    7 points each

    List of Ingredients




    2 lbs uncooked, multi-colored rotini
    2 med carrots, diced
    1 med green pepper, diced
    1 med sweet red pepper, diced
    1/4 c sun-dried tomatoes, with oil, diced
    1/2 c store-bought pesto sauce, made with basil
    1/4 c canned chicken broth, reduced sodiumor water
    1/8 tsp salt, or to taste
    1/8 tsp black pepper, or to taste

    Recipe



    Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and transfer to a lrg bowl. Add carrots, bell peppers and tomatoes. In a small bowl, whisk together pesto and broth. Add mixture to pasta and stir to coat; season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve warm or at room temp.

    Cansubstitute 2 lbs of couscous for the pasta, if desired. Cook the couscous as directed and follow from step 2. It still has the same amount of points.


    Will last up to 1 week in the refrigerator.

 

 

 


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