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Whole Wheat Pasta with Vegetables

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Whole Wheat Pasta with Vegetables. Recipe courtesy of The Wheat Foods Council.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup diced bell pepper
  • 1 cup diced poblano, pasilla or anaheim pepper
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, diced
  • 1 cup tomato, diced
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro (optional)
  • 1/4 cup green onions, chopped (scallions)
  • 8 ounces whole wheat pasta
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup grated cheese (Asiago or Romano)

Preparation:

Cook pasta according to package directions.

Sautee bell pepper, pepper, onion, garlic and tomatoes in one tablespoon olive oil until just soft. Add the cooked pasta and additional tablespoon of oil. Stir for 2 minutes.

Pour into serving bowl and sprinkle the cilantro, scallions, and cheese on top of the pasta and veggies.

Servings: Serves 6

Calories/Serving: 236

Nutrition: One serving provides approximately: 236 calories; 6 g fat (4 g saturated); 17 mg cholesterol; 244 mg sodium; 37 g carbohydrates; 6 g fiber; 12 g protein; 36 mcg folate and 2 mg iron.

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