A handful of pantry staples and some fresh herbs make dinner a snap. Increase the fibre by choosing whole grain pasta. Top with a sprinkling of grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
- Portion size 6 servings
- Credits : Canadian Living Magazine:September 2012
Ingredients
Method
In large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and return to pot, reserving 1/3 cup of the cooking liquid.Meanwhile, in large deep skillet, heat oil over medium heat; cook garlic, stirring, until light golden, about 1 minute.
Add tomatoes and pepper; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 8 minutes. Stir into pasta along with olives and 1/4 cup of the reserved cooking liquid, adding remaining liquid as needed to coat pasta; cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Stir in basil.
Nutritional facts Per each of 6 servings: about
- Fibre 4 g
- Sodium 386 mg
- Sugars 4 g
- Protein 8 g
- Calories 281.0
- Total fat 6 g
- Potassium 312 mg
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Saturated fat 1 g
- Total carbohydrate 48 g
%RDI
- Iron 26.0
- Folate 56.0
- Calcium 6.0
- Vitamin A 3.0
- Vitamin C 32.0
