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Obesity Discussion · 02-07-07, 04:32 PM

PASTA WITH BROCCOLINI AND TOMATO-CREAM SAUCE

Servings: 4
Prep time: 0:10:00
Bake/Cook time: 0:15:00

Calories: 684
Fat: 43 grams
Protein: 52 grams
Carbohydrates: 23 grams
Fiber: 11 grams
Net Carbs: 11 grams
3 cups Atkins Pasta Cuts Penne
1 bunch broccolini or 1/2 bunch broccoli, cut into 2-inch
pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 yellow onion, finely chopped ( 1/2 cup )
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 1/4 cups heavy cream
4 ounces smoked provolone or mozzarella cheese, diced ( 1
cup )
2 ounces prosciutto di Parma or baked ham, cut into thin
strips ( 1/2 cup )
1. Prepare pasta according to package directions. During
last 5 minutes of cooking time, add broccolini. Drain and
transfer to a large bowl.
2. While pasta is cooking, prepare sauce: Heat oil in a
medium skillet over high heat. Saut onions until
softened, about 5 minutes. Add tomato paste and saut 2
minutes more, stirring constantly. Add cream and cook
until sauce has thickened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add pasta to sauce and cook until heated through,
about 3 minutes. Turn off heat and stir in cheese and
prosciutto before serving.
This light and pleasing main course can be on the table in 30
minutes.

02-07-07, 04:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
Obesity Discussion Administrator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,906 Weight Statistics 8/1/2006 Start Date: 185 lb Start Weight: 152 lb Current Weight: 155 lb Goal Weight: -33 lb Weight Loss: 5/1/2007 Goal Date:	Atkins - Pasta with Broccolini and Tomato-Cream Sauce PASTA WITH BROCCOLINI AND TOMATO-CREAM SAUCE Servings: 4 Prep time: 0:10:00 Bake/Cook time: 0:15:00 Calories: 684 Fat: 43 grams Protein: 52 grams Carbohydrates: 23 grams Fiber: 11 grams Net Carbs: 11 grams 3 cups Atkins Pasta Cuts Penne 1 bunch broccolini or 1/2 bunch broccoli, cut into 2-inch pieces 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/4 yellow onion, finely chopped ( 1/2 cup ) 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 1/4 cups heavy cream 4 ounces smoked provolone or mozzarella cheese, diced ( 1 cup ) 2 ounces prosciutto di Parma or baked ham, cut into thin strips ( 1/2 cup ) 1. Prepare pasta according to package directions. During last 5 minutes of cooking time, add broccolini. Drain and transfer to a large bowl. 2. While pasta is cooking, prepare sauce: Heat oil in a medium skillet over high heat. Saut onions until softened, about 5 minutes. Add tomato paste and saut 2 minutes more, stirring constantly. Add cream and cook until sauce has thickened, about 5 minutes. 3. Add pasta to sauce and cook until heated through, about 3 minutes. Turn off heat and stir in cheese and prosciutto before serving. This light and pleasing main course can be on the table in 30 minutes. Copyright 2005 Atkins Nutritionals, Inc., All Rights Reserved. For more on how to do Atkins, go to Atkins Diet __________________