Tuscany Cavatelli Recipe - Cooking Index
This flavorful meatless dish comes straight from Tuscany, Italy, where fresh tomatoes, olives, capers and garlic prevail.
Courses: Main Course| 16 oz | 454g | Uncooked cavatelli pasta |
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| 1 1/2 cups | 93g / 3.3oz | Diced seeded plum tomatoes |
| 2/3 cup | 97g / 3.4oz | Chopped pimiento-stuffed green olives |
| 1/4 cup | 59ml | Drained capers |
| 2 tablespoons | 30ml | Olive oil |
| 2 tablespoons | 30ml | Grated Parmesan cheese |
| 2 tablespoons | 30ml | Balsamic vinegar |
| 1/2 teaspoon | 2.5ml | Freshly-ground black pepper |
| 2 | Garlic cloves - minced |
Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt. Drain; set aside.
Combine tomatoes, olives, capers, oil, cheese, vinegar, pepper and garlic in medium bowl. Stir in pasta until thoroughly coated. Serve warm or at room temperature.
This recipe yields 5 (2-cup) servings.
Exchanges Per Serving: 5 Starch, 2 Fat.
Nutrition Facts: Calories 452; Calories from Fat 21%; Total Fat 11g; Saturated Fat 2g; Protein 14g; Carbohydrates 75g; Cholesterol 2mg; Sodium 777mg; Dietary Fiber 2g.
Source:
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