A healthy pasta and vegetable dish in 12mins!! YuMMy !! :-) (Vegetables)

Member Name: xxxLOUISExxx

Product:	Vegetables
Date:	09/03/09 (64 review reads)
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Advantages: So fast to make and really healthy

Disadvantages: -

I'm a big fan of pasta and love it with nearly anything. I came across this delicious recipe on

http://vegetarian.about.com/od/pastaandnoodlereci pes/r/wholewheatpasta.htm

This dish is suitable for vegetarians and is packed with vegetables so it is very healthy.

The ingredients you will need are:

# 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)
(I normally just use standard cheddar)

The good thing about this recipe is that you can add or take away ingredients to suit your personal taste. I love it with sun dried tomatoes :-)

To prepare is quite simple, follows these easy steps:

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.

This recipe is so simple and only takes about 12mins to prepare. It is perfect for students or people that want a fast healthy meal.

I eat it all the time and it never gets boring as you can add different ingredients each time you make it.

Give it a go, you'll love it :-)

Summary: ideal for people that don't have much time to cook