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Italian Vegetables

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Makes: 6 Servings

This recipe can be made in minutes! Cauliflower and broccoli add crunch and fiber to this veggie filled pasta dish! If you have extra basil leftover from this recipe, it makes an excellent garnish!

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 cup cauliflower florets
  • 2 zucchini, small (sliced)
  • 1 onion, small (diced)
  • 3 celery stalks (chopped)
  • 1 can tomato sauce, low-sodium (8 ounces)
  • 2 teaspoons basil
  • salt (1 teaspoon, optional)
  • 1 pound package of pasta, any shape (cooked)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Put 1 cup of hot water in a saucepan.
  3. Add vegetables and cook for 5 minutes.
  4. Add tomato sauce, remaining cup of water, basil and salt.
  5. Simmer until heated thoroughly.
  6. Serve with cooked pasta.
  7. Refrigerate leftovers.

Notes

Source:

Eating Smart, Being Active
Colorado State University and University of California at Davis

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 390
Total Fat 3 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 45 mg
Carbohydrates 77 g
Dietary Fiber 7 g
Total Sugars 7 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 15 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 74 mg
Iron 4 mg
Potassium 661 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 390
Total Fat 3 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 77 g
Dietary Fiber 7 g
Total Sugars 7 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 15 g
Minerals
Calcium 74 mg
Potassium 661 mg
Sodium 45 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 4 mg
Magnesium 76 mg
Phosphorus 198 mg
Selenium 57 mg
Zinc 2 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 27 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.4 mg
Vitamin B12 0.0 mcg
Vitamin C 37 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 37 mcg
Folate 301 mcg
Thiamin 0.7 mg
Riboflavin 0.4 mg
Niacin 5 mg
Choline 40 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Grains 3 ounces
Vegetables 1 cups

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