Low Fat Angel Hair With Pink Tomato Sauce And Peas Recipe

Ingredients

4 ounces angel hair or capellini

3 medium or 2 large (about 1/2 pound) ripe plum

-- tomatoes

1/2 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil

1 clove garlic, thinly sliced

1 pinch red-pepper flakes

1/2 cup frozen peas, defrosted and

-- drained

1/3 cup diced roasted red peppers

1/2 teaspoon dried basil

3 tablespoons grated fat-free parmesan cheese

Method

1.Prepare pasta according to package directions.

While pasta is cooking, core tomatoes and cut each tomato into quarters lengthwise.

In blender or food processor, process about 1 minute, until very smooth and light pink.

Set aside.

2.In large skillet, over medium heat, heat oil.

Add garlic and red-pepper flakes; saute 30 seconds.

Add peas, roasted red peppers and basil; stir 1 minute.

Add pureed tomatoes; heat just to boiling.

Remove sauce from heat.

3.Drain pasta; transfer to skillet.

Stir over medium heat until pasta is well mixed with sauce.

Divide pasta between bowls.

Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese; serve immediately.

Makes 2 servings.

Preparation time: 15 minutes.

Cooking time: 15 minutes.

Per serving: About 328 cal, 12 g pro, 60 g car, 5 g fat, 14% cal from fat, 0 mg chol, 128 mg sod, 6 g fiber.

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