Bow-Tie Pasta With Red Pepper Sauce

Diabetic - Diet and Healthy

You can make this dish anytime of the year, but it is especially good in the Spring with garden fresh peas and parsley. Simple, yet very tasty!

Brief

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Bow-Tie Pasta With Red Pepper Sauce

Ingredients

2 cups red bell pepper

chopped

½ cup chicken broth

1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano

¼ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

1 tablespoon tomato paste

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

1 teaspoon honey

2 cups bow tie pasta

1 cup blanched green peas

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

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Directions

Step 1

Combine bell pepper broth oregano salt and pepper in 2 quart saucepan. Cover. Cook over medium low heat for 20 minutes stirring occasionally until bell pepper is tender.

Step 2

Stir in tomato paste vinegar and honey; remove from heat. Puree mixture in a blender or food processor.

Step 3

Meanwhile cook pasta as directed on package. Drain.

Step 4

Mix together pasta red pepper sauce peas and parsley.

Nutritional Information

Bow-Tie Pasta With Red Pepper Sauce

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 94.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 4.2g 8%

Carbohydrates: 18.5g 6%

Dietary Fiber: 3.1g 12%

Sugars: 5.8g

Fat: 0.7g 1%

Saturated Fat: 0.1g 1%

Vitamin A Iu: 1929IU 39%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.4mg 19%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 14%

Vitamin C: 70mg 117%

Folate: 67mcg 17%

Calcium: 21.1mg 2%

Iron: 1.2mg 7%

Magnesium: 24.9mg 9%

Potassium: 259mg 7%

Sodium: 186.7mg 8%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 11%

Calories From Fat: 5.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.