From the kitchen of Dreamfields Pasta
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
1/2 box Dreamfields Angel Hair
1-1/2 tablespoons olive oil
5 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons dry white wine
1 container (15 ounces) part-skim ricotta cheese
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
1/2 cup thinly sliced small green onion or chives
1/2 cup diced roasted red bell peppers
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup reduced-sodium, fat free chicken broth
3 tablespoons chopped walnuts, toasted (optional)
Directions:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; rinse in cold water or in ice water until completely cooled and drain well.
- Meanwhile, in large nonstick skillet heat oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook 1 to 2 minutes until tender, stirring frequently (do not brown). Add wine; reduce heat to medium.
- Stir in remaining ingredients except walnuts; cook 2 to 3 minutes until heated through, stirring frequently. Add pasta to skillet. Toss to coat well; heat through. (If necessary, stir in additional broth 1 tablespoon at a time to reach desired consistency.)
- Serve in individual pasta bowls. Sprinkle with walnuts, if desired.
Makes 4 servings.
Nutrition information (1/4 of recipe): 409 calories; 22 g protein; 15 g digestible carbohydrates*; 16 g total fat; 7 g saturated fat; 39 mg cholesterol; 443 mg sodium; 5 g total dietary fiber.
*If traditional pasta is used in this recipe there is a total of 45 g carbohydrate. For more information go to www.DreamfieldsFoods.com.
