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Tomato N' Cheese Pasta

Tomato N' Cheese Pasta

51 Ratings
51 Ratings
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Makes: 2 Servings
Total Cost: $$$$

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

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Source:

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

Nutrition Information

Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 306
Total Fat 11 g
Saturated Fat 3 g
Cholesterol 9 mg
Sodium 152 mg
Carbohydrates 43 g
Dietary Fiber 6 g
Total Sugars 7 g
Added Sugars included 1 g
Protein 13 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 237 mg
Iron 4 mg
Potassium 510 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 306
Total Fat 11 g
Saturated Fat 3 g
Monounsaturated Fat 6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 0 mg
Cholesterol 9 mg
Carbohydrates 43 g
Dietary Fiber 6 g
Total Sugars 7 g
Added Sugars included 1 g
Protein 13 g
Minerals
Calcium 237 mg
Potassium 510 mg
Sodium 152 mg
Copper 368 mcg
Iron 4 mg
Magnesium 68 mg
Phosphorus 245 mg
Selenium 33 mcg
Zinc 2 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 41 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.4 mg
Vitamin B12 0.4 mg
Vitamin C 22 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 3 mg
Vitamin K 19 mcg
Folate 29 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.3 mg
Riboflavin 0.2 mg
Niacin 2 mg
Choline 31 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 1 cups
Grains 1 1/2 ounces
Dairy 1/2 cups

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Easy. I doubled the garlic and the basil.

11/23/21
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