Fresh Summer Pasta
With bright colors and bold, fresh flavors, Sensational Summer Pasta from Holly’s Eating Well To Fight Arthritis cookbook is perfect for a quick family dinner or backyard BBQ this summer! Quick and easy, it is one of those super simple meals that comes together in minutes and leaves you so satisfied. You will love the combination of seasonal, refreshing flavors in this light dish. The plump, juicy tomatoes are the superstars in this dish! If you happen to have leftovers for some odd reason, it will taste even better the next day as a pasta salad.
| Servings 8 (1-cup) servings |
- 4 cups coarsely chopped ripe tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- cup ½chopped green onion
- cup ½loosely packed basil leaves torn or chopped
- pound ¼fresh mozzarella cheese cubed
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- 12 ounces bowtie or curly pasta
Ingredients
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- In large serving bowl, combine tomatoes, garlic, green onion, basil, cheese, and olive oil. Season to taste. Cover, keep at room temperature 2 hours up to 6 hours.
- When ready to serve, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, toss with tomato mixture. Serve room temperature or can heat.
Calories 278, Calories from Fat (%) 35, Fat (g) 11, Saturated Fat (g) 3, Cholesterol (mg) 12, Sodium (mg) 19, Carbohydrates (g) 36, Dietary Fiber (g) 2, Total Sugars (g) 4, Protein (g) 9 Dietary Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 vegetable, 2 fat
Terrific Tidbit: Serve leftovers (if you have any) as a pasta salad the next day.
Nutritional Nugget: Tomatoes are one of the best sources of lycopene, a powerful antioxidant helping reduce the risk of heart disease and some cancers.
What You Will Need for This Recipe
Best Herb Stripping Gadget Leaf Remover, Herb Stripping Tool
Stainless Steel Mixing (Set of 5) No Slip Silicone Bottom Nesting BowlsDe Cecco Pasta Farfalle 16.0 OZ (Pack of 6)
Easy Melon Tomato Salad Helps Fight Inflammation
Another recipe from Holly’s arthritis cookbook which contains some favorite healthy easy recipes that also help fight inflammation. The Watermelon Tomato Salad is from the Anti-Inflammatory Recipe Chapter. Actually, it’s the first recipe in the Vitamin C chapter and watermelon is a rich source of Vitamin C. You’ll be surprised how simple these arthritis diet recipes are and you probably already have the ingredients in your pantry.
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