This healthy pasta dish is tossed in olive oil, and other fresh ingredients. Add salt and pepper to taste, and serve with a side salad or whole wheat garlic bread. Whole wheat noodles are high in fiber, and much healthier than traditional, starchy durum wheat pasta. However, if flavored with Italian seasonings, you'll hardly notice the difference, and your waistline will thank you for it! In fact, with the calories saved, you'll have room for dessert, or a nice glass of wine.
Ingredients:
- Whole wheat pasta noodles (1/2 a package)
- 3 Roma tomatoes (diced)
- Fresh basil (3 large leaves)
- 1 garlic clove
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Dried Basil
Weapons of Choice:
- Medium sauce pan
- Medium skillet
- Spoon
- Noodle scoop
Directions:
Fill sauce pan with water and bring to boil. Add a bit of salt and olive oil to the water, then add noodles. Cook until al dente. Drain well.
On medium heat, saute' garlic in olive oil in skillet until lightly browned. Increase to medium-high heat; add tomatoes and cook five minutes, or until tomatoes soften. Add basil and cook until lightly basil lightly softens. Add noodles to skillet and toss with a bit more olive oil. Add salt, pepper, and dried basil to taste.
Add fresh grated Parmesan cheese, and serve with side salad, or whole wheat garlic bread.
*Pair with our yummy Fresh Mozzerella Salad!
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