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Tomato N' Cheese Pasta

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Makes: 2 Servings

Pasta and tomato sauce are topped with cheese and cooked in the oven. Double this recipe for a family of 4. Add a tossed salad for a hearty meal.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup whole grain pasta (shell, penne, or ziti)
  • 1/4 cup onion (chopped)
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (or cooking oil of your choice)
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 ounces, un-salted)
  • 1/2 teaspoon basil (fresh or dried)
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup part-skim mozzarella (shredded)
  • 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese (grated)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
  3. In a small saucepan, cook onion and garlic in oil until tender.
  4. Stir in tomatoes, basil, oregano, sugar, and pepper.
  5. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes. Add pasta to sauce.
  6. Transfer to a greased 1-quart baking dish.
  7. Top with cheeses.
  8. Bake, uncovered at 375 °F for 10 to 15 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Notes

Learn more about:

Source:

Cooking For You or Two
University of Wyoming Extension
Cent$ible Nutrition Program

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 357
Total Fat 13 g
Saturated Fat 4 g
Cholesterol 11 mg
Sodium 162 mg
Carbohydrates 51 g
Dietary Fiber 10 g
Total Sugars 8 g
Added Sugars included 1 g
Protein 14 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 231 mg
Iron 4 mg
Potassium 595 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 357
Total Fat 13 g
Saturated Fat 4 g
Monounsaturated Fat 6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g
Linoleic Acid 2 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 11 mg
Carbohydrates 51 g
Dietary Fiber 10 g
Total Sugars 8 g
Added Sugars included 1 g
Protein 14 g
Minerals
Calcium 231 mg
Potassium 595 mg
Sodium 162 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 4 mg
Magnesium 102 mg
Phosphorus 302 mg
Selenium 53 mg
Zinc 3 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 80 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.4 mg
Vitamin B12 0.3 mcg
Vitamin C 27 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 3 mg
Vitamin K 18 mcg
Folate 53 mcg
Thiamin 1.4 mg
Riboflavin 0.3 mg
Niacin 6 mg
Choline 27 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Dairy 1/2 cups
Grains 2 ounces
Vegetables 1 cups

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Easy. I doubled the garlic and the basil.

11/23/21
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