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Pasta Fresca Recipe

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Ingredients:

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4 cups tomatoes, chopped ripe
8 basil leaves , large
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 lb fusilli
1/2 lb mozzarella cheese, fresh and cut into 1/2 inch cubes

Directions:

Put a large pot of water on the boil for the pasta.
Put aside 1 cup of the tomatoes and a couple of basil leaves.
Puree the rest of the tomatoes, basil, garlic and olive oil in a blender until smooth.
Season.
When the pasta water is boiling, stir in the pasta and cook until al dente[approx 10 minutes].
In the meantime cut the reserved basil into thin strips.
Drain the cooked pasta and toss it immediately with the mozzarella.
Add the sauce and mix well.
Top with the reserved tomatoes and basil.
Serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	285.78 Kcal (1197 kJ)
Calories from fat	29.15 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.24g	5%
Cholesterol	7.56mg	3%
Sodium	288.55mg	12%
Potassium	330.46mg	7%
Total Carbs	45.21g	15%
Sugars	5.5g	22%
Dietary Fiber	4.26g	17%
Protein	19.42g	39%
Vitamin C	17.2mg	29%
Iron	0.8mg	4%
Calcium	385mg	38%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	120.32 Kcal (504 kJ)
Calories from fat	12.27 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.36g	5%
Cholesterol	3.18mg	3%
Sodium	121.49mg	12%
Potassium	139.14mg	7%
Total Carbs	19.03g	15%
Sugars	2.32g	22%
Dietary Fiber	1.79g	17%
Protein	8.18g	39%
Vitamin C	7.3mg	29%
Iron	0.3mg	4%
Calcium	162.1mg	38%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

5.2

Points
7

PointsPlus

Good Points

low fat,
saturated fat free,
low sodium,
low cholesterol

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