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Penne with Walnuts and Peppers

Just a sprinkling of walnuts lends crunch and flavor to this pasta dish without adding a lot of fat or calories.
SERVINGS: 4 (1 2/3-cup) main-dish servings or 10 (3/4-cup) side-dish servings
CARB GRAMS PER SERVING: 40
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Penne with Walnuts and Peppers
 

Nutrition Facts Per Serving:

  • Servings: 4 (1 2/3-cup) main-dish servings or 10 (3/4-cup) side-dish servings
  • Calories268
  • Total Fat (g)10
  • Saturated Fat (g)1
  • Cholesterol (mg)0
  • Sodium (mg)7
  • Carbohydrate (g)40
  • Fiber (g)5
  • Protein (g)9
  • Vitamin A (DV%)0
  • Vitamin C (DV%)0
  • Calcium (DV%)0
  • Iron (DV%)0
  • Diabetic Exchanges

  • Starch (d.e.)2
  • Vegetables (d.e.)1
  • Fat (d.e.)1.5
6 ouncesdried whole wheat or multigrain penne or rotelle pasta
1 tablespoonolive oil
1/4 cupwalnuts, coarsely chopped
4 large clovesgarlic, thinly sliced
2 mediumgreen, red and/or yellow sweet peppers, seeded and cut lengthwise into bite-size strips
1 smallred onion, cut into thin wedges
1 cuphalved red or yellow cherry or grape tomatoes
1/4 cupsnipped fresh parsley
2 teaspoonssnipped fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/4 teaspooncoarsely ground black pepper
2 tablespoonsgrated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add walnuts and garlic. Cook about 2 minutes or until light brown, stirring frequently. Add sweet peppers and red onion. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes or until vegetables are crisp tender, stirring frequently. Add tomatoes; cook and stir for until heated through. Stir in parsley, rosemary, and black pepper. Put pasta in a large shallow bowl. Top with walnut-pepper mixture; toss gently to coat. If desired, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.


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