Pasta with Tomato-Vegetable Sauce and Ricotta

Pasta smothered with tomato-vegetable sauce and a dollop of ricotta makes this vegetarian meal rich tasting yet low in fat.


Pasta with Tomato-Vegetable Sauce and Ricotta


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Prep Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Servings: 4 servings
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Ingredients
 
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  • 1  tablespoon  olive oilOn Sale
  • 1  cup  chopped onionsOn Sale
  • 1  cup  chopped red bell pepperOn Sale
  • 1  cup  chopped green bell pepperOn Sale
  • 1  cup  chopped zucchiniOn Sale
  • 1  tablespoon  minced garlicOn Sale
  • 1  can (28 oz.)  tomatoes in juiceOn Sale
  • 1/3  cup  tomato pasteOn Sale
  • 1 3/4  teaspoons  saltOn Sale
  • 3/4  teaspoon  dried oregano, crushedOn Sale
  • 1/2  teaspoon  dried basil, crushedOn Sale
  • 1  pound  farfalle or bow-tie pastaOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  part-skim ricotta cheeseOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  chopped fresh flat-leaf parsleyOn Sale

Directions
1.
Heat oil in a 3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onions, bell peppers and zucchini and cook 4 to 5 minutes, until tender. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds more. Stir in tomatoes with juice, tomato paste, 1-1/2 teaspoons salt, oregano and basil; bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook 20 minutes until vegetables are very tender.
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Start to cook pasta according to package directions.
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Meanwhile, combine ricotta and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small bowl; set aside. Puree tomato sauce in blender in batches until smooth. Transfer each batch to a large bowl then return to saucepan. Bring sauce to a boil.
4.
Drain pasta and toss with half the sauce (2-1/2 cups) in a large serving bowl. Divide pasta among 4 serving plates. Top with remaining sauce and ricotta; sprinkle with parsley. Makes 4 servings.

Nutrition information
Calories 590, Total Fat 8.5 g, Saturated Fat 2.5 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 1494 mg, Carbohydrate 108 g, Protein 22 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 0%, Iron 0%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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