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—–FOR SAUCE—– 1 1/2 c Canned crushed tomatoes

1/2 c Chopped, fresh basil

2 cl Garlic — crushed

1/8 ts Cayenne

—–FOR STIR-FRY—– Vegetable oil spray 1 sm Onion — sliced

1 md Eggplant — cubed

1 sm Zucchini — sliced

1 sm Red pepper — sliced

4 Artichoke hearts — quartered

—–TO FINISH DISH—– sm Loaf Italian bread 1/2 lb Angel hair pasta

3 ts Sesame oil

Salt and pepper

Prehaet oven to 350 degrees F. Place 3 to 4 quarts of water on to boil. Reserve 1 tablesppon of basil for garnish. In food processor or by hand, whisk together crushed tomatoes, garlic, cayenne and remaining basil. Set aside. Heat wok or skillet over medium-high heat and spray with vegetable oil. When wok is smoking, add onion and eggplant. Toss 2 minutes Add zucchini, bell pepper and artichoke hearts. Stir-fry 3-4 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste. Toss and remove to a bowl. Pour reserved sauce over vegetables. PLace bread in oven to warm. Add pasta to boiling water and cook 1 minute if fresh, 5 minutes if dried or follow package directions. Drain. Add sesame oil to wok. When wok is smoking, add drained pasta. Toss well for 2 minutes – the pasta should be crisp. Divide pasta in 2 portions and place on individual plates. Spoon vegetables over top.Sprinkle with reserved basil. Serve with warm bread. Nutritional info per serving: 734 cal; 26g pro, 140g carb, 10g fat (12%), 548mg sod Exchanges: 6.3 veg, 5.7 bread, 1.2 fat Source: Dinner in Minutes, Miami Herald, 9/14/95 format: 8/9/96, Lisa Crawford

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