Recipes

Linguini and Broccoli

1 pkg (375 g)	linguine, uncooked
1 tbsp (15 mL)	olive or vegetable oil
1	clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp (2.5 mL)	dried basil leaves
4 cups (1 L)	chopped fresh broccoli
1/2 cup (125 mL)	dry sherry or ready-to-serve chicken broth
1/4 cup (50 mL)	chopped fresh parsley
1/4 tsp (1 mL)	ground black peper
1 cup (250 mL)	lowfat cottage cheese
1/4 cup (50 mL)	grated Parmesan cheese

1. Cook linguine according to package directions; drain
2. Meanwhile, in large skillet, heat oil. Add garlic and basil; cook 1 minute
3. Add broccoli, sherry, parsley and pepper; cook, stirring constantly, until broccoli is tender
4. Remove from heat; stir in cottage cheese
5. Toss hot pasta with broccoli mixture; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese

Makes 4 portions
Per portion: Calories 505, Protein 25.0 g, Total Fat 7.9 g, Carbohydrate 78.1, Fibre 6.3 g, Folate 359 µg