PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES TOTAL TIME: 25 MINUTES MAKES 4 SERVINGS MUFA: PESTO PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES TOTAL TIME: 25 MINUTES MAKES 4 SERVINGS MUFA: PESTO
You can use any gluten-free small-shaped pasta you like. Elbows or shell macaroni are both good choices.
8 ounces gluten-free brown rice bow tie pasta
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 onion, thinly sliced
5 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
¼ cup Pesto or store-bought gluten-free pesto
¼ teaspoon salt
8 teaspoons grated Romano cheese
1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain.
2. In a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, warm the oil. Cook the onion, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes, or until soft. Stir in the garlic and cook, stirring often, for 2 minutes, or until fragrant. Remove from the heat. Stir in the pasta, pesto, and salt and toss to coat well.
3. Divide the pasta mixture among 4 plates and sprinkle each with 2 teaspoons of the cheese.
Nutrition per serving: 356 calories, 9 g protein, 48 g carbohydrates, 14 g total fat, 4 g saturated fat, 3 g fiber, 357 mg sodium
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Serve with 2 ounces light tuna packed in water (66). TOTAL MEAL: 422 calories |