Cajun Pasta Fresca Recipe

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Brief

Prep 5 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 25 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Cajun Pasta Fresca Recipe

Ingredients

1 pound vermicelli pasta

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon minced garlic

13 roma (plum) tomatoes

chopped

1 tablespoon salt

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning

½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Puerto Rican Steamed Rice

Diet and Healthy

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

While the pasta water is boiling in a large skillet over medium heat briefly saute garlic in oil. Stir in tomatoes and their juice and sprinkle with salt. When tomatoes are bubbly mash slightly with a fork. Stir in parsley reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes more.

Step 3

Toss hot pasta with tomato sauce Cajun seasoning mozzarella and Parmesan.

Nutritional Information

Cajun Pasta Fresca Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 293.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 12.2g 24%

Carbohydrates: 46.2g 15%

Dietary Fiber: 3.2g 13%

Sugars: 4.7g

Fat: 7.5g 12%

Saturated Fat: 2.3g 12%

Cholesterol: 8.9mg 3%

Vitamin A Iu: 934.8IU 19%

Niacin Equivalents: 4.9mg 38%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 10%

Vitamin C: 13.5mg 23%

Folate: 129.6mcg 32%

Calcium: 134.4mg 13%

Iron: 2mg 11%

Magnesium: 41.6mg 15%

Potassium: 372.4mg 10%

Sodium: 1178.3mg 47%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 6%

Calories From Fat: 67.4

*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.