Pasta with Winter Squash and Tomatoes Recipe


Submitted by miseaujeu

Makes 4 servings


Pasta with Winter Squash and Tomatoes

Ingredients
3 tblsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tblsp garlic, chopped
1/4 teaspoon red pepper, crushed
2 cups tomatoes, chopped
1 1/2 pounds squash
8 oz rotini pasta
Directions
  1. Bring a large pot of water to boil and salt it. Put olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and pepper flaks and cook for about a minute. Add tomatoes and squash cook with some pepper to taste.

  2. When squash is tender -- about 10 minutes for shreds, 15 or so for small cubes -- cook pasta until it is tender. Combine sauce and pasta. Serve garnished with parsley or parmesan cheese.

Categories

Pasta, Tomatoes, Vegetables, First Course, Main Dish, Side Dish, Boil, Simmer, Vegetarian

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 313.7g
Amount Per Serving
Calories
297
Calories from Fat
106
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
11.8g
18%
Saturated Fat
1.6g
8%
Cholesterol
41mg
14%
Sodium
36mg
2%
Total Carbohydrates
40.3g
13%
Dietary Fiber
2.8g
11%
Sugars
4.9g
Protein
9.2g
Vitamin A 20% Vitamin C 65%
Calcium 5% Iron 15%
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.
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Nutritional Analysis

Nutrition Grade
96% confidence
A-
  Good points
  • Very low in sodium
  • High in thiamin
  • Very high in vitamin C
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