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.

Ingredients
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 cup chopped onions
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1 cup chopped red bell pepper
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1 cup chopped green bell pepper
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1 cup chopped zucchini
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1 tablespoon minced garlic
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1 can (28 oz.) tomatoes in juice
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1/3 cup tomato paste
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1 3/4 teaspoons salt
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3/4 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
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1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
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1 pound farfalle or bow-tie pasta
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1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
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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