Mediterranean Pasta Recipe


Submitted by weezah

Makes 4 servings


Dinner

Ingredients
6 oz. angel hair pasta
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
6 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
8 medium plum tomatoes, chopped
1/4 cup sliced black olives or 2 Tablespoons capers
1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tsp. dried oregano ( or 2 Tbsp. fresh)
1 black pepper to taste
8 tbsp. shredded or grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
In a large pot, put water over high heat and bring to a boil. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and saute until soft. Add the remaining ingredients, except cheese and continue to cook until tomatoes begin to soften (about 5 minutes). Add the angel hair pasta to the boiling water and cook 2 minutes. Drain pasta and top with tomato mixture. Serve with Parmesan cheese. Serve as a main dish with Italian bread and a tossed salad or as a side dish with baked or grilled chicken or fish.
Categories

Main Dish

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 373.4g
Amount Per Serving
Calories
291
Calories from Fat
78
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
8.7g
13%
Saturated Fat
2.5g
13%
Cholesterol
40mg
13%
Sodium
271mg
11%
Total Carbohydrates
44.2g
15%
Dietary Fiber
4.0g
16%
Sugars
12.0g
Protein
12.4g
Vitamin A 35% Vitamin C 118%
Calcium 19% Iron 19%
* 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
  • High in vitamin A
  • Very high in vitamin C
  •   Bad points
  • High in sugar
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