Pronto Pasta

Serves: 4

 

Ingredients:

    1  8-ounce package whole wheat pasta
    1 tablespoon olive oil
    1 teaspoon garlic, minced
    4 cups assorted vegetables, cut in small pieces (Such as: broccoli florets, sliced carrots, sliced zucchini)
    1  5.5-ounce can low-sodium, diced tomatoes
    1  5.5-ounce can low-sodium tomato sauce
    ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    ¼ cup low-fat grated parmesan cheese

 

Directions:

    Cook pasta according to package directions.
    While the pasta is cooking, combine oil and garlic in a skillet and cook about 30 seconds over medium heat.
    Add vegetables and cook until they are tender, stirring occasionally.
    Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce and black pepper. Bring to a boil.
    Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
    Add pasta and parmesan cheese to the vegetable mixture. Toss until the pasta is well mixed. Serve cold or hot.

 

Nutrition: (per cup)

359 calories

220 mg sodium

16 g protein

6.4 g fat

66 g carb

1.6 g saturated fat

14.8 g dietary fiber