Recipes
Pasta with Zucchini and Tomatoes
| 1 package | 375g macaroni-type pasta (penne, Rotini or elbow) |
| 1 each | onion and garlic clove, finely chopped |
| 1 | zucchini, sliced |
| ¼ cup (60 mL) | olive oil |
| 12 | cherry tomatoes, cut in half |
| 2 tbsp (30 mL) | chopped fresh parsley or basil |
| salt and freshly ground pepper (to taste) | |
| grated parmesan cheese (to taste) |
- Cook pasta according to package directions
- Saute onion, garlic and zucchini in oil until tender
- Add tomatoes and parsley; heat through
- Season to taste with salt and pepper
- Toss pasta with vegetable mixture and serve topped with cheese
Makes 8 – 1 cup portions
Per portion with whole wheat pasta: Calories 237, Protein 7.5g, Total
Fat 7.8g, Carbohydrates 38.0g, Fibre 4.5g, Folic Acid 21.7µg
Per portion with enriched pasta: Calories 258, Protein 6.8g, Total Fat
8.0g, Carbohydrates 40.3g, Fibre 2.3g, Folic Acid 115.0µg