low sodium pasta and sauce recipe from the Microwaving Light and Healthy cookbook, gets you an A!

Ingredients

Sauce:
4	medium tomatoes, chopped
6	oz. tomato paste
1	tsp. Italian seasoning
1/2	tsp. sugar
1/8	tsp. salt
1/8	tsp. pepper
Pasta:
7	oz. penne pasta
Topping:
2/3	cup part-skim mozzarella cheese

Directions

1. Prepare penne as directed on package. Rinse, drain, and set aside.
   
   
2. In 2-quart casserole, combine all sauce ingredients. Cover. Microwave at High for 10 minutes, stirring once. Taste and add any other spices you'd like for taste. (I'd suggest a little garlic powder and basil.) Reduce power to 70%. Microwave for 8-10 minutes longer, or until flavors are blended, stirring once. Recover and set aside.
   
   
3. Combine penne and sauce. Mix well. Top with mozzarella cheese. Reduce power to 70% again and microwave for 1-3 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Let stand for 1 minute and serve.
   
   

Categories

Pasta, Main Dish, Italian, Microwave

Nutritional Analysis

Nutrition Grade 96% confidence

Good points Low in cholesterol High in thiamin High in vitamin A High in vitamin C