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Creamy Tomato Pepper Pasta
Ingredients
1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large red bell pepper
3 cups fresh tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup non-fat half and half (available in the dairy
section)
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 pound dry bowtie or penne pasta, cooked and drained
Directions:
- Sauté garlic and onion in oil on medium-low heat until
the onion is translucent, splashing in a few drops of water midway through
cooking, if necessary, to prevent burning.
- Add bell pepper and sauté until tender-crisp, about 2
minutes.
- Stir in tomato and bring to a simmer.
- Turn the heat off, let mixture cool down for a minute or
two, and gradually stir in half an half.
- Add cheese and pepper, stir, and turn the heat to low.
- Cook until heated again, and serve over pasta.
Nutritional information
Makes 4 servings.
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Calories: |
567 |
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Total fat: |
10grams |
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Carbohydrate: |
98 grams |
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Sodium: |
196 milligrams |
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Fiber: |
7 grams |
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Protein: |
19 grams |
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Cholesterol: |
196 milligrams |
Source:
The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute’s “Keep the Beat: Heart Healthy Recipes”
www.mercyweb.org