Light Southwestern Tomato Pasta Recipe

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Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 5 mins

Total: 15 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Light Southwestern Tomato Pasta Recipe

Ingredients

1 pound pasta

4 large tomatoes

cubed

1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro

1 pinch dried basil

2 teaspoons white sugar

½ teaspoon dried oregano

⅓ cup olive oil

salt and pepper to taste

2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Presidente Margarita

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

Step 2

In a large bowl combine tomatoes cilantro basil sugar and oregano; mix well then add olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix well.

Step 3

Combine sauce with pasta and toss to coat. Top with cheese and serve.

Nutritional Information

Light Southwestern Tomato Pasta Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 582.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 17.2g 35%

Carbohydrates: 80.3g 26%

Dietary Fiber: 7.3g 29%

Sugars: 6.9g

Fat: 21.9g 34%

Saturated Fat: 3.4g 17%

Cholesterol: 95.8mg 32%

Vitamin A Iu: 1636.4IU 33%

Niacin Equivalents: 7.4mg 57%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 16%

Vitamin C: 23.4mg 39%

Folate: 210.5mcg 53%

Calcium: 71.5mg 7%

Iron: 4mg 22%

Magnesium: 73.7mg 26%

Potassium: 515.7mg 14%

Sodium: 64.9mg 3%

Thiamin: 0.7mg 70%

Calories From Fat: 197.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.