LIGHT SOUTHWESTERN TOMATO PASTA

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This is a quick and easy recipe with few ingredients. It is a light sauce for tomato lovers with flavorful spices and a nice southwestern taste.

Provided by Rachel

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound pasta
4 large tomatoes, cubed
1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 pinch dried basil
2 teaspoons white sugar
½ teaspoon dried oregano
⅓ cup olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, cilantro, basil, sugar and oregano; mix well, then add olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix well.
  • Combine sauce with pasta and toss to coat. Top with cheese and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 582.1 calories, Carbohydrate 80.3 g, Cholesterol 95.8 mg, Fat 21.9 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 17.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 64.9 mg, Sugar 6.9 g

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