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Fresh Tomato and Garlic Penne for Two

Make dinner is under 30 minutes by quickly cooking tomatoes, tossing in basil and spooning over pasta.

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Prep Time 25 min
Total Time 25 min
Servings 2

Ingredients

1 1/4: cups uncooked penne pasta (4 oz)

2: teaspoons olive or vegetable oil

2: cloves garlic, finely chopped

1: lb plum (Roma) tomatoes (6 medium), coarsely chopped

1: tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves

1/4: teaspoon salt

1/8: teaspoon freshly ground pepper

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Directions

1 Cook and drain pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
2 Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook garlic in oil 30 seconds, stirring frequently. Stir in tomatoes. Cook 5 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until tomatoes are soft and sauce is slightly thickened. Stir in basil, salt and pepper. Cook 1 minute. Serve sauce over pasta.

EXPERT TIPS

Expert Tips

Add chicken to this pasta dish. After cooking the garlic, add about 1/2 pound cubed boneless skinless chicken; cook until no longer pink in center.

A crusty French baguette is a nice addition and adds a different texture to this meal.

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Nutrition Information

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 300
Calories from Fat: 60),

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 6g; 6%
(Saturated Fat 1g, 1% Trans Fat 0g 0% ),
Cholesterol: 0mg; 0%;
Sodium: 320mg; 320%;
Total Carbohydrate: 55g; 55%
(Dietary Fiber 6g 6% Sugars 4g 4% ),
Protein: 9g; 9%

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 35%;
Vitamin C: 35%;
Calcium: 2%;
Iron: 20%;

Exchanges:

3 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choices:

3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Posted 8/11/2011 12:03:40 PM REPORT ABUSE amy117 said:

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I make this a lot, it's one of our favorites. Quick, easy and very tasty!

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