4 medium tomatoes, diced (4 cups)
2 tsp. dried basil
2 tsp. chopped garlic
1 tsp. salt (optional)
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
6 oz. angel hair pasta, or your favorite shape
grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
1. Mix the first five ingredients and let sit at room temperature at least one hour.
2. Cook angel hair pasta according to package directions and drain. Top pasta with tomato mixture. Serve immediately and top with Parmesan cheese if desired. Makes 6 cups (four 1 1/2 cup servings).
Nutrition info per serving: 2-1/2 carb servings, 193 calories, 1g fat (0g sat. fat), 0mg cholesterol, 9 mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate, 4g dietary, 6g sugars and 8g protein. Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 vegetable.
Note: One serving is a good source of fiber.
Labels: basil, diet recipes, fiber, healthy recipe, healthy recipes, pasta, recipe, recipes, tomato
Comment: September 23, 2008 2:46 PM - 
said...
I can't believe that you suggested dried basil! Any real cook would have suggested fresh basil! and a lot more garlic! if your going to post a recipe, post a good one! Fresh Basil makes all the difference in the world, and it grows well, or can be bought in the produce section at your local supermarket! Once you taste the diference that fresh basil makes, you will wonder why you ever used dried!
Comment: September 23, 2008 11:26 PM - said...
I thought this recipe would be to
cook the tomatoes and basil, etc. at then simmer for some more minutes. So you let them stand and then just serve ??
Comment: January 25, 2009 4:27 PM - said...
Ditto on the dry basil??? Dry basil is a poor substitute for the real thing. Use only in emergency!
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