Gemelli with spicy marinara sauce
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1 can (14 1/2 oz.) San Marzano diced tomatoes or diced tomatoes
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/8 teaspoon salt
8 ounces dried gemelli pasta or corkscrew pasta
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (divided)
1. 1. In food processor pulse undrained tomatoes 3 or 4 times, leaving small pieces of tomato intact. Set aside.
2. In large nonstick skillet. Heat oil. Stir in garlic and red pepper. Cook and stir for 30 seconds. Add tomatoes, oregano and salt. Bring to boiling. Reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 20 to 25 minutes or until desired consistency, stirring occasionally.
3. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain.
4. Stir pasta and 2 tablespoons of the Parmesan cheese into tomato mixture. Transfer to serving bowl. Sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese.
2. ***Make it a meal:
1 1/2 cups steamed broccoli
2 garlic breadsticks
1 cup sliced strawberries
6 ounces low-fat lemon yogurt
and 12 ounces sparkling water
May 20, 2011 03:52
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