Pasta with Tomatoes

 

Pasta with Fresh Tomato Sauce

A basic pasta recipe that's perfect for "doctoring up"
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 512 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 16 ounces whole-wheat penne pasta
  • 28 ounces diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup Italian dressing
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onion diced
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated

Instructions
 

Pasta

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
  • Add penne pasta to the pot and cook 10 minutes until al dente. Drain.

Prep

  • Dice the tomatoes
  • Dice the red onion
  • Chop the fresh basil

Finish

  • In a small frying pan, saute the onion.
  • In a large bowl, toss the cooked pasta with the tomatoes, Italian dressing, basil, red onion, and top with Parmesan cheese.

Notes

Add additional vegetables such as green peppers or mushrooms. Sauté with the onions before adding.

Nutrition

Calories: 512kcalCarbohydrates: 83gProtein: 18gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 412mgPotassium: 423mgFiber: 10gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 371IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 144mgIron: 2mg
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