Winter Pasta Toss

[Guest guest]

Winter Pasta Toss

4 servings—Dairy-free

 

Sweet potatoes and scallions are perfect partners in

this quick pasta recipe.When fresh thyme is available,

substitute 1 1/2 teaspoons for the dried herb.

 

12 oz. farfalle (bow ties) pasta

1 large sweet potato (12 oz.)

1 1/2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil

2 bunches scallions (white and light green parts), cut

into 3/4-inch pieces (2 cups)

3/4 tsp. dried thyme

2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved

1 cup vegetable broth

1 tsp. coarse salt

1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper

 

 

Meal plan: Make a simple salad of mes-clun (mixed baby

greens), shredded carrots and roasted red pepper

strips dressed with a low-fat vinaigrette. Serve with

sesame bread sticks.

 

 

 

 

 

Bring large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add

pasta; stir to prevent sticking. Cook pasta until just

tender, about 10 minutes. Drain well.

 

Meanwhile, peel sweet potato, then cut into 1/2-inch

dice. In large saucepan or Dutch oven, heat oil over

medium-low heat. Add sweet potato, cover and cook 8

minutes.

 

Stir in scallions and thyme; cover and cook 4 minutes.

Add cherry tomatoes; cover and cook 2 minutes. Add

cooked pasta, broth, salt and pepper. Mix well and

serve hot.

 

PER serving: 303 CAL; 7 G PROT; 6 G TOTAL FAT (1 SAT.

FAT); 51 G CARB.; 0 MG CHOL; 599 MG SOD.; 5 G FIBER

 

 

 

 

=====

Language is an expression of thought. Everytime you speak, your mind is on

Parade Mark 12: 30,31

 

 

 

HotJobs - Search Thousands of New Jobs

http://www.hotjobs.com