Penne with Spicy Sauce

Name: Penne with Spicy Sauce
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 package (16 oz) whole wheat penne pasta; 1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted whole peeled plum tomatoes, undrained; 2 tablespoons olive or canola oil; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1/2 to 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1/2 cup freshly grated or shredded Parmesan cheese (2 oz)

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Prep 30 min
Total 30 min
Ingredients 8
Servings 6

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Ingredients

1 package (16 oz) whole wheat penne pasta
1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted whole peeled plum tomatoes, undrained
2 tablespoons olive or canola oil
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 to 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/2 cup freshly grated or shredded Parmesan cheese (2 oz)

Directions

1

Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
2

Meanwhile, in food processor or blender, place tomatoes with juice. Cover and process until coarsely chopped; set aside.
3

In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook garlic, red pepper and parsley in oil about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until garlic just begins to turn golden. Stir in chopped tomatoes and tomato paste. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
4

Add pasta and 1/4 cup of the cheese to tomato mixture. Cook about 3 minutes, tossing gently, until pasta is evenly coated. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese.

Expert Tips

tip 1
This is a great meatless meal. Tame the fiery pepper taste with steamed broccoli.
tip 2
Add 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil and 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano with the parsley to enhance the herb flavor.

Nutrition Information

370 Calories, 8g Total Fat, 15g Protein, 59g Total Carbohydrate, 5g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 370

Calories from Fat: 70

Total Fat: 8g; 13%

Saturated Fat: 2 1/2g; 12%

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 5mg; 2%

Sodium: 600mg; 25%

Potassium: 390mg; 11%

Total Carbohydrate: 59g; 20%

Dietary Fiber: 7g; 28%

Sugars: 5g

Protein: 15g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 8%; 8%

Vitamin C: 10%; 10%

Calcium: 20%; 20%

Iron: 20%; 20%

Exchanges:

4 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.