Foods and the Life Cycle

Foods and the Life Cycle

Young Adults

Tired? Hungry? Wish you had the time to cook a healthy meal? Do you wish you could even cook at all? Now you can!!! With only 20 minutes you can have a delicious and nutritious meal.

PASTA PUTTANESCA

8 ounces whole-wheat thin spaghetti, vermicelli or angel hair

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/3 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley

1/4 cup pitted chopped Spanish or Greek olives

2 tablespoons capers

1 teaspoon anchovy paste

1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves or 1 teaspoon dried

1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes, preferably "no salt added"

3/4 cup chopped fresh arugula

1/4 cup grated Parmesan

Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add pasta and cook according to the directions on the package. While the pasta is cooking, heat the oil in a large skillet over a medium flame. Add the garlic and sautй until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the parsley, olives, capers, anchovy paste, and oregano and crushed red pepper to the skillet, and sautй for 2 minutes more. Add the tomatoes and simmer for about 5 minutes. Stir in the arugula and simmer for 1 minute more, until the greens wilt slightly. When the pasta is done, drain it and add it to the skillet, tossing it with the sauce to combine. Top with grated cheese.

Nutritional Information

Analysis per serving

Total Fat: 6 grams Saturated Fat: 2 grams

Protein: 12 grams Carbohydrates: 47 grams

Fiber: 8 grams Yield: 4 (1 1/2 cup) servings

Calories: 283

Krieger, Ellie (2005). Pasta Puttanesca. Retrieved May 23, 2007,