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TOMATO AND BASIL PASTA

This recipe is especially good with fresh tomatoes. The basil and garlic add a wonderful flavor to this light dish.

4 medium tomatoes, diced (4 cups)
2 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons chopped garlic
1 teaspoon salt (optional)
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
6 ounces angel hair pasta
grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Mix the first five ingredients and let sit at room temperature at least onehour.
Cook angel hair pasta according to package directions and drain. Top pastawith tomato mixture. Serve immediately and top with Parmesan cheese(optional).

Makes 6 cups (4 servings); Each Serving: 1 1/2 cups; Carb Servings: 2 1/2;Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 vegetable; calories 193, total fat 1g, saturated fat0g, cholesterol 0mg, sodium 9mg, total carbohydrate 39g, dietary fiber 4g,sugars 6g, protein 8g

Note: One serving is a good source of fiber.

Source
Quick & Healthy Low-fat, Carb Conscious Cooking, ScaleDownPublishing, Inc., © by Brenda J. Ponichtera, R.D. Available at localbookstores or from ScaleDown Publishing, Inc., 1519 Hermits Way, TheDalles, Oregon 97058, Phone: 541-296-5859, Fax: 541-296-1875, e-mail:scaledwn@gorge.net www.QuickandHealthy.net, Retail $18.95. Forshipping charges add $3.50 for the first book and $2.00 for each additionalbook.