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    • Tomato and Herb Rigatoni

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    Vegetables, Grains Vegetarian Main dish, Pasta, Low-fat, Vegetarian 4 Servings

    INGREDIENTS

    2 c Tomatoes (peeled, seeded & chopped)
    1/4 c Chopped fresh parsley
    2 tb Shredded fresh basil
    1 1/2 ts Minced garlic
    1 1/2 tb Fresh lemon juice
    1 1/2 ts Olive oil
    1/2 ts Fresh mint
    1/2 ts Pepper
    1/4 ts Crushed red pepper
    1/8 ts Salt
    8 oz Rigatoni pasta; uncooked
    Fresh basil sprigs (opt.)

    INSTRUCTIONS

    Combine the first ten ingredients in a bowl.  Let stand at room
temperature for an hour.  Cook the pasta according to the package
directions, omitting any salt and fat; drain.  Add the pasta to the tomato
mixture and toss well.  Garnish with fresh basil sprigs, if desired.
Serve immediately.
Per Serving:
Calories: 247      Protein: 8 grams         Carb: 48 grams
Sodium: 81 mg      Fat: 3 grams (11% of calories)
* Source: Cooking Light Cookbook 1993
* Published in "Nutrition Action Healthletter" (January/February 1994)
* Typed for you by Karen Mintzias
File ftp://ftp.idiscover.co.uk/pub/food/mealmaster/recipes/54lowfat.zip

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