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Light Southwestern Tomato Pasta

SUBMITTED BY: Rachel 

"This is a quick and easy recipe with few ingredients. It is a light sauce for tomato lovers with flavorful spices and a nice southwestern taste."
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RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 8 times with an average star rating of 3.5
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  5 Min
READY IN  15 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 pound pasta
  • 4 large tomatoes, cubed
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 pinch dried basil
  • 2 teaspoons white sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

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DIRECTIONS

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  2. In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, cilantro, basil, sugar and oregano; mix well, then add olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix well.
  3. Combine sauce with pasta and toss to coat. Top with cheese and serve.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2007 by knicolelynch 
I really liked this, It would be better for summer than winter, but we would suggest to cut... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2008 by Marian 
This is a tasty, fresh recipe. Changes: Use half the amount of pasta called for. 1 lb. is... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 19, 2007 by musicsweety 
On the bland side and not particularly filling. Not too bad though. Makes for something... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2004 by SSTJ 
Great. MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Light Southwestern Tomato Pasta

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 588

  • Total Fat: 22.2g
  • Cholesterol: 96mg
  • Sodium: 80mg
  • Total Carbs: 81.6g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 7.2g
  • Protein: 17.3g

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