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2
Easy Pasta with Tomatoes and Onion
Description
While I love eating out, it’s a calorie minefield and requires more time then I often have. So, I need a repertoire of super easy, fast, low-calorie meals that will keep me going and keep hunger at bay for at least 3-4 hours.
One of my “go-to” meals is Easy Pasta with Tomatoes and Onions. It takes under 15 minutes to prepare and is easy enough for the cooking impaired. Bonus, it's less than 400 calories, contains more protein than most protein bars and contains a decent amount of fiber to fill you up and keep you going.
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1 cup whole wheat penne or spaghetti
2-3 fresh tomatoes, chopped
1/2 onion, diced
2 TBSP parmesan cheese
1 TBSP Garlic, minced
Preparation
Fill a medium size pot with water and bring to a boil. While waiting for your water to boil, dice your onion and chop your tomatoes.
When water comes to a boil, add whole wheat pasta. If you are using penne, boil for 9 minutes. If you are using spaghetti, boil for 8 minutes. Drain pasta once time has elapsed.
Once you add the pasta to cook, spray a medium skillet with any brand cooking spray (I use PAM) and heat over medium heat. Add onions to skillet and cook 4 minutes. Add tomatoes and garlic to skillet and cook until pasta is finished cooking.
Add drained pasta to skillet. Add parmesan cheese to skillet and stir parmesan cheese, pasta and tomato, garlic and onion mixture together.
Salt and pepper to taste. Serve and enjoy.
Serves 1. Nutritional value is approximately: Calories: 380, Fat: 5.7 grams, Protein: 16.7 grams, Fiber: 9.6 grams.
