Microwave Garlicky Peas and Pasta

Name: Microwave Garlicky Peas and Pasta Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 23 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Light Balsamic Vinaigrette such as Newman's Own; 2 cloves garlic minced; 2 roma tomatoes sliced into thin wedges; 1/3 cup celery sliced thin; 10 oz bag frozen peas; 4 oz whole wheat elbow macaroni cooked and drained (2 cups cooked)

Minutes to Prepare: 15
Minutes to Cook: 8

Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

2 tbsp Light Balsamic Vinaigrette, such as Newman's Own2 cloves garlic, minced2 roma tomatoes, sliced into thin wedges1/3 cup celery, sliced thin10 oz bag frozen peas4 oz whole wheat elbow macaroni, cooked and drained (2 cups cooked)

Directions

1. Combine light balsamic vinaigrette, garlic, tomato, and celery in a one quart casserole.
2. Cover and microwave on high for 2 minutes.
3. Add peas; microwave on high for 4 minutes.
4. Add macaroni, microwave on high for 2 minutes.
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Makes four 1 to 1 1/4 cup servings
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Dietary Exchanges: 1 1/2 starch, 2 vegetable

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user GRACIE55113.

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving

Calories: 166.1
Total Fat: 1.8 g
Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
Sodium: 212.1 mg
Total Carbs: 31.8 g
Dietary Fiber: 5.6 g
Protein: 8.0 g

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