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Tuscany Cavatelli

This flavorful meatless dish comes straight from Tuscany, Italy, where fresh tomatoes, olives, capers and garlic prevail.

Courses: Main Course
Serves: 5 people

Recipe Ingredients

16 oz 454gUncooked cavatelli pasta
  = (or penne or ziti)
1 1/2 cups 93g / 3.3ozDiced seeded plum tomatoes
2/3 cup 97g / 3.4ozChopped pimiento-stuffed green olives
1/4 cup 59mlDrained capers
2 tablespoons 30mlOlive oil
2 tablespoons 30mlGrated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons 30mlBalsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon 2.5mlFreshly-ground black pepper
2   Garlic cloves - minced

Recipe Instructions

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:
Diabetic Cooking at http://www.diabeticcooking.com

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