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Penne with Spicy Sauce

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  • Prep 30 min
  • Total 30 min
  • Ingredients 8
  • Servings 6
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by Qué Rica Vida Cocina
Updated Feb 24, 2010
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Ingredients

  • 1 package (16 oz) whole wheat penne pasta
  • 1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted whole peeled plum tomatoes, undrained
  • 2 tablespoons olive or canola oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1/2 to 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated or shredded Parmesan cheese (2 oz)

Directions

  •  
    1
    Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
  •  
    2
    Meanwhile, in food processor or blender, place tomatoes with juice. Cover and process until coarsely chopped; set aside.
  •  
    3
    In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook garlic, red pepper and parsley in oil about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until garlic just begins to turn golden. Stir in chopped tomatoes and tomato paste. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
  •  
    4
    Add pasta and 1/4 cup of the cheese to tomato mixture. Cook about 3 minutes, tossing gently, until pasta is evenly coated. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese.

Expert Tips

  • tip 1
    This is a great meatless meal. Tame the fiery pepper taste with steamed broccoli.
  • tip 2
    Add 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil and 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano with the parsley to enhance the herb flavor.

Nutrition Information

370 Calories, 8g Total Fat, 15g Protein, 59g Total Carbohydrate, 5g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
370
Calories from Fat
70
Total Fat
8g
13%
Saturated Fat
2 1/2g
12%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
5mg
2%
Sodium
600mg
25%
Potassium
390mg
11%
Total Carbohydrate
59g
20%
Dietary Fiber
7g
28%
Sugars
5g
Protein
15g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
8%
8%
Vitamin C
10%
10%
Calcium
20%
20%
Iron
20%
20%
Exchanges:
4 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
4
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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