Spicy Country Pasta & Cheese

SPICY COUNTRY PASTA & CHEESE

2 Preparation Time :

Categories : Low-fat Italian

Microwave

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -- -- --

2 tb Chopped onion

2 Garlic cloves, minced

1 t Olive oil

1 c White or shitake mushrooms

-sliced

1 c Canned italian tomatoes,

(reserve liquid), chopped

5 sm Black olives, sliced in half

1/8 ts Crushed red pepper

2 c Cooked penne or ziti pasta

2 ts Grated parmesan cheese

Fresh basil leaves

1. In a 3 quart microwavable casserole, combine

onion, garlic and oil and stir to coat. Microwave on

high (100%) for 1 minute.

2. Add mushrooms and tomatoes with reserved liquid

and stir to com- bine. Cover and microwave on high for 7 minutes, stirring once every

3 minutes.

3. Add olives and pepper and stir thoroughly.

4. To serve, in serving bowl arrange pasta; top with

mushroom-tomato mixture and toss to combine. Sprinkle

with cheese and garnish with basil.

Source: Weight Watchers Healthy Lifestyle Cookbook

3/4 fat exchange,

2 bread exchanges,

10 optional

calories.

Per serving: 275 calories - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -