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Spicy Country Pasta And Cheese

Cuisine: Italian
Type: Low Fat
Serves: 2 people

Recipe Ingredients

2 tablespoons 30mlChopped onion
2   Garlic cloves - minced
1 teaspoon 5mlOlive oil
1 cup 237mlWhite or shitake mushrooms - sliced
1 cup 62g / 2.2ozCanned Italian tomatoes
  (reserve liquid) - chopped
5   Black olives - sliced in half (small)
1/8 teaspoon 0.6mlCrushed red pepper
2 cups 474mlCooked penne or ziti pasta
2 teaspoons 10mlGrated parmesan cheese
  Fresh basil leaves

Recipe Instructions

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

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