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Roma Tomato Pasta

April 01, 2021

Try this tasty pasta recipe by Lisa Cooper, a registered dietitian with the Orlando Health Center for Health Improvement, for an excellent source of vitamin C.  🍝


Serves 4

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound Roma tomatoes, cubed

  • 1 medium onion, chopped

  • 2-3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 10 fresh basil leaves, sliced in ribbons

  • 8 ounces whole-grain pasta (whole wheat, brown rice, quinoa, etc.)

  • Olive oil · Feta cheese, crumbled

Instructions:

  1. Boil pasta according to directions.

  2. Heat large frying pan and add olive oil. Sauté garlic and onions until translucent.

  3. Add cubed tomatoes. Cover and simmer on low, stirring occasionally.

  4. When tomatoes appear softened, add basil and cook an additional five minutes.

  5. Serve tomato mixture over pasta. Top with feta.

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

Calories: 283
Fat: 7 g
Saturated fat: 2 g
Cholesterol: 8 mg
Sodium: 104 mg
Carbohydrate: 43 g
Fiber: 8 g
Added sugar: 0 g
Protein: 12 g