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Fresh Tomato & Basil Pasta

Prep: 10 mins – Total: 25 mins

3 medium ripe tomatoes, chopped
1/3 cup thinly sliced fresh basil *
1/4 cup olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
8 oz. rotini pasta, uncooked
3/4 cup (3 oz.) KRAFT FREE Nonfat Grated Topping

* Or substitute 1 tsp. dried basil leaves for 1/3 cup fresh basil.

Mix tomatoes, basil, oil, garlic, salt and pepper.

Cook rotini as directed on package; drain.

Toss rotini with tomato mixture and grated topping. Serve immediately.

Makes 5 servings

Variation: Tomato & Basil Pasta Salad: Prepare as directed, except rinse pasta with cold water after cooking. Refrigerate 2 hours or overnight. Stir lightly before serving.

Nutritional Info Per Serving: Calories 350, Total Fat 13 g, Saturated Fat 2.5 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 490 mg, Total Carbohydrate 47 g, Dietary Fiber 2 g, Sugars 5 g, Protein 9 g

Diet Exchange: 3 Starch, 1 Vegetable, 2 Fat

This recipe created by Kraft Foods.