Light Southwestern Tomato Pasta Recipe
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Light Southwestern Tomato Pasta

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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.8 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (7)

What to Drink?

Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Cocktail Texatini
Beer Beer
Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
5 Min
Ready In:
15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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)

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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 582 | Total Fat: 21.9g | Cholesterol: 96mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2008 by Marian   view full review
This is a tasty, fresh recipe. Changes: Use half the amount of pasta called for. 1 lb. is...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2007 by knicolelynch   view full review
I really liked this, It would be better for summer than winter, but we would suggest to cut...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2010 by Heidikins   view full review
This was good, but unfortunately, I didn't have fresh ingredients on hand. Therefore, the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on May 21, 2010 by rae Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This is a tasty and different side dish. When I went to get my tomatoes I found out that I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 19, 2007 by musicsweety   view full review
On the bland side and not particularly filling. Not too bad though. Makes for something...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2004 by SSTJ   view full review
Great.
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2012 by NJSS2000   view full review
Ok, will not make again.

 

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