Spicy Country Pasta and Cheese Recipe

2 tb Chopped onion

2 Garlic cloves, minced

1 ts Olive oil

1 c White or shitake mushrooms

-sliced 1 c Canned italian tomatoes,

(reserve liquid), chopped 5 sm Black olives, sliced in half

1/8 ts Crushed red pepper

2 c Cooked penne or ziti pasta

2 ts Grated parmesan cheese

Fresh basil leaves 1. In a 3 quart microwavable casserole, combine onion, garlic and oil and

stir to coat. Microwave on high (100%) for 1 minute. 2. Add mushrooms and tomatoes with reserved liquid and stir to com- bine.

Cover and microwave on high for 7 minutes, stirring once every 3 minutes. 3. Add olives and pepper and stir thoroughly.

4. To serve, in serving bowl arrange pasta; top with mushroom-tomato

mixture and toss to combine. Sprinkle with cheese and garnish with basil. Source: Weight Watchers Healthy Lifestyle Cookbook Each serving contains: 3/4 fat exchange, 2 1/8 vegetable exchange, 2 bread exchanges, 10 optional calories. Per serving: 275 calories