Low Fat Penne Allarrabbiata Recipe

Ingredients

6 ounces dried penne

-- or ziti

salt, to taste

1 tablespoon olive oil

3 cloves garlic, peeled

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper

14 1/2 ounces plum tomatoes, drained

3 tablespoons freshly grated pecorino romano

-- or parmesan cheese

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Method

1.Cook penne (or ziti) in boiling salted water until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes.

2.Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat.

Add garlic and crushed red pepper and cook, stirring, until garlic is browned, about 2 minutes.

Remove and discard garlic.

Add tomatoes, mashing them into the flavored oil.

Cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 2 minutes.

Season with salt.

3.Drain pasta and add to sauce.

Toss over high heat until hot.

Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

Add cheese and parsley and divide between 2 warmed plates.

Serve immediately.

MAKES ABOUT 4 CUPS, FOR 2 SERVINGS.

440 calories per serving; 15 grams protein; 9 grams fat (2 grams saturated fat); 73 grams carbohydrate; 950 mg sodium; 5 mg cholesterol; 2 grams fiber.

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