Spicy Country Pasta& Cheese

* Exported from MasterCook *

SPICY COUNTRY PASTA & CHEESE

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Serving Size : 2 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Low-fat Italian
Microwave

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 tb Chopped onion
2 Garlic cloves, minced
1 t Olive oil
1 c White or shitake mushrooms
-sliced
1 c Canned italian tomatoes,
(reserve liquid), chopped
5 sm Black olives, sliced in half
1/8 ts Crushed red pepper
2 c Cooked penne or ziti pasta
2 ts Grated parmesan cheese
Fresh basil leaves

1. In a 3 quart microwavable casserole, combine
onion, garlic and oil and stir to coat. Microwave on
high (100%) for 1 minute.

2. Add mushrooms and tomatoes with reserved liquid
and stir to com- bine. Cover and microwave on high for
7 minutes, stirring once every 3 minutes.

3. Add olives and pepper and stir thoroughly.

4. To serve, in serving bowl arrange pasta; top with
mushroom-tomato mixture and toss to combine. Sprinkle
with cheese and garnish with basil.

Source: Weight Watchers Healthy Lifestyle Cookbook

Each serving contains: 3/4 fat exchange, 2 1/8
vegetable exchange, 2 bread exchanges, 10 optional
calories.

Per serving: 275 calories



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