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Pasta With Artichoke Hearts and Goat Cheese

June 10, 2008 - 7:30am
 
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Pasta With Artichoke Hearts and Goat Cheese

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size½ of recipe
Calories450
Total Fat 16 g
Saturated Fat 8 g
Sodium 175 mg
Total Carbohydrate 62 g
Dietary Fiber 13 g
Protein 18 g

Servings and Times

Servings2

Ingredients and Preparation

IngredientsMeasures
Cavatappi or shell-shaped pasta4 ounces
Olive oil2 teaspoons
Garlic clove, minced1
Large tomato, seeded and chopped1
Water-packed artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped1 (15-ounce) can
Basil, chopped2 tablespoons
Crumbled goat cheese2 ounces
  1. Directions
  2. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting fat and salt. Reserve ¼ cup of pasta water, drain, and set aside.
  3. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook one minute. Stir in tomatoes and artichoke hearts and cook 2-3 minutes. Add basil, turn off heat, and stir.
  4. Toss pasta with vegetable mixture and goat cheese. If it seems dry, add some of the reserved pasta water.

Exchanges
3 starches; 1 high fat meat substitute; 1 fat; 1 vegetable

Side Suggestions: Tossed Salad

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