*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                       SPICY COUNTRY PASTA & CHEESE

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Serving Size  : 2    Preparation Time :0:00
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
  
  Each serving contains:  3/4 fat exchange, 2 1/8
  vegetable exchange, 2 bread exchanges, 10 optional
  calories.
  
  Per serving:  275 calories
 


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