Simply Sensational Pasta and Vegetables

8 oz. shell pasta, uncooked

4 cups cut up vegetables (example: 2 cups broccoli florets, 1 cup sliced carrots & 1 cup red bell pepper strips)

½ cup reduced-fat red wine vinegar dressing

1 (15-oz.) can stewed tomatoes, no-salt-added, undrained

Cook pasta according to package directions; add vegetables during last 5 minutes of cooking.  Drain; toss with dressing and tomatoes.  Sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.  Serve warm or chilled.

Note:  For added whole grain, choose whole wheat pasta.

Yield: 6 servings

PER SERVING:     
CALORIES: 194     
FAT: 1g  
SATURATED FAT: 0mg
SODIUM: 285mg
CARBOHYDRATE: 66g     
PROTEIN: 11g     
FIBER: 9g
CHOLESTEROL: 0mg

WeightWatchers Points:  3

Diabetic Exchange: 4 carbohydrate (2 starch, 2 vegetable, 1 fruit)

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