| Rotini with Summer Vegetables
12 ounces rotini pasta
3 cups broccoli florets
3 cups sliced carrots
3 red bell peppers, cut into 1-inch squares
1/4 cup water
1/4 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes, divided
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups coarsely chopped seeded peeled plum tomatoes
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup Chardonnay or other dry white wine
3 cups sliced mushrooms
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup shredded Asiago cheese
Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Place in large bowl
While pasta is cooking, combine broccoli, carrots, bell peppers, water and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes in large microwavable baking
dish
Cover loosely and microwave at HIGH 5 minutes or until hot
Stir in mushrooms. Cover and microwave 3 minutes. Let stand, covered, 5
minutes
Meanwhile to prepare sauce, heat olive oil in medium saucepan over medium-low heat until
hot
Add garlic and remaining 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes. Cook and stir 1
minute
Add tomatoes. Heat 5 minutes
Stir in basil and wine. Simmer 5 minutes
While sauce is simmering, add vegetables to pasta; toss to combine
Place pasta mixture into serving bowl; sprinkle with cheeses. Serve with sauce
Food exchanges 2 starch 2 vegetable
1/2 meat 1 fat
Calories 282 Calories from Fat 29 % Total Fat 9 g Saturated Fat 3 g
Cholesterol 15 mg Carbohydrate 38 g Fiber 8 g Protein 13 g Sodium 179 mg
Courtesy Diabetic Cooking
Serves 10 |