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Fresh Tomato Pasta

Adapted from CooksAid.com

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size	½ of recipe
Calories	332
Total Fat	10 g
Saturated Fat	2 g
Sodium	778 mg
Total Carbohydrate	56 g
Dietary Fiber	8.5 g
Protein	8 g

Servings and Times TOP

Servings	2
Marinating time	30 minutes

Ingredients and Preparation TOP

Ingredients	Measures
Medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped into 1-inch chunks	3
Red onion, diced	¼
Fresh basil, coarsely chopped	2 tablespoons
Garlic clove, minced	1
Capers	2 teaspoons
Olive oil	1 tablespoon
Balsamic vinegar	2 teaspoons
Kosher salt	½ teaspoon
Angel hair pasta	4 ounces
Grated Parmesan cheese	2 tablespoons

Directions
Combine tomatoes, onion, basil, garlic, capers, oil, vinegar, and salt in a large bowl. Let marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes.
Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting fat and salt. Drain pasta, toss with tomato mixture, and top with Parmesan cheese.

Exchanges
3 vegetables; 2 starches; 1.5 fats; 0.5 lean meat substitutes

Side Suggestions: Crusty Bread (Italian or French)

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