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Tomato & Herb Rigatoni Recipe

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


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
 


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