Bow Tie Pasta with Arugula and Feta - Diabetes Self-Management

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Ingredients

Preparation time:
15 minutesCooking time:
15 minutes.

8 ounces uncooked bow tie pasta
1 pint grape (or cherry) tomatoes, quartered
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
2 teaspoons (or 2 cloves) minced garlic
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 packed cups coarsely chopped arugula
4 ounces garlic-herb Feta cheese (or plain Feta), crumbled

Directions

Yield:
9 cups

Serving size:
1 cup

Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting any salt. Meanwhile, place quartered tomatoes in a bowl, sprinkle evenly with salt and pepper and toss to coat; set aside. In a small, nonstick skillet, sauté garlic in olive oil for 2–3 minutes. Drain cooked pasta and place in serving dish. Add tomato mixture, arugula, and Feta cheese; toss to mix. Drizzle with warm olive oil mixture and toss again to coat.

Calories: 162 calories, Carbohydrates: 21 g, Protein: 6 g, Fat: 6 g, Saturated Fat: 2 g, Sodium: 280 mg, Fiber: 1 g

Exchanges per serving: 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat. Carbohydrate choices: 1 1/2.