Low Fat Pasta Primavera Piquante

1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 cup chopped green pepper
3/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
3/4 cup chopped onion
3 cups fresh broccoli florets
3 cups sliced fresh mushrooms (about 8 oz.)
3/4 cup reduced-calorie Italian salad dressing
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
OR
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
12 ounces angel hair pasta, uncooked
Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

In large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, heat oil; add garlic. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly; do not brown. Add peppers and onion; cook 1 minute. Add broccoli and mushrooms; cook, stirring frequently, 3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Stir in salad dressing and vinegar; remove from heat. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions.

Toss vegetable mixture and hot pasta until well blended; season to taste. Sprinkle with cheese, if desired.

6 servings (about 1 1/3 cups each)

Amount Per Serving: 301 Calories (kcal); 6g Total Fat; (18% calories from fat); 10g Protein; 52g Carbohydrate; 2mg Cholesterol; 253mg Sodium
Food Exchanges: 3 Grain (Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 1-1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1-1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates

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