Bowties with Tomato-Pepper Sauce

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Ingredients:

• 8 oz. (½ pound) whole wheat bowties or penne
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 large red bell pepper, chopped
• 3 cups (3 large) tomatoes, seeded and chopped
• ¼ cup fat-free half-and-half
• ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
• ½ teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

Directions:

1. In a large pot, cook the pasta according to the package directions.
2. Drain.
3. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-low heat.
4. Add the garlic and onion and cook until the onion is soft, adding a little water to the skillet if the mixture seems dry.
5. Add the bell pepper and cook for about 2 minutes, or until tender-crisp.
6. Stir in the tomatoes.
7. Remove from the heat and let cool for 1 or 2 minutes.
8. Return the skillet to the heat.
9. Gradually stir in the half-and-half, Parmesan, and black pepper.
10. Reduce the heat to low and cook until heated through.
11. Serve over the pasta.

Yields: 4 servings

Nutrition Information per Serving:
Calories: 371
Total Fat: 10.9 g
Protein: 11 g
Cholesterol: 4 mg
Sodium: 108 mg