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Menu title: 5 A Day



5 A Day Fruits and Vegetables

Recipes
Entrees

Sun-Dried Spaghetti
Ingredients Directions

1 oz. red sun-dried tomatoes, reconstituted
1 cup fresh basil, chopped
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 cup broccoli florets, steamed
2 cloves garlic, minced
8 oz. vermicelli, cooked

  • Chop reconstituted sun-dried tomatoes.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet. Add sun-dried tomatoes, basil, broccoli, garlic, and black pepper.
  • Sauté until garlic is browned, about 2 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, toss pasta with parmesan cheese.
  • Pour contents of skillet into bowl and toss to coat well.
  • Makes 4 servings.


This is an official 5 A Day recipe.
Recipe provided by The Green House Fine Herbs.
Nutritional Analysis Per Serving: Calories, 353; Fat, 11g; Cholesterol, 7mg; Fiber, 4g; Sodium, 312mg; percent calories from fat, 27%.



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