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Obesity Discussion · 01-28-06, 11:12 PM

Pasta with marinara sauce and grilled vegetables
Dietitian's tip: Try this recipe as an alternative to spaghetti and meatballs. With the homemade marinara sauce and chopped grilled vegetables, you cut the calories in half and reduce the fat by three-fourths.

SERVES 4
Ingredients
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
10 large fresh tomatoes, peeled and diced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 red peppers, sliced into chunks
1 yellow summer squash, sliced lengthwise
1 zucchini, sliced lengthwise
1 sweet onion, sliced into 1/4-inch-wide rounds
8 ounces whole-wheat spaghetti

Directions
To make the marinara sauce, in a heavy skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add tomatoes, salt, garlic, chopped onions, basil, sugar, oregano and black pepper. Simmer uncovered until the sauce thickens, about 30 minutes.

Prepare a hot fire in a charcoal grill or heat a gas grill or broiler (grill). Away from the heat source, lightly coat the grill rack or broiler pan with cooking spray. Position the cooking rack 4 to 6 inches from the heat source.

Brush the red peppers, squash, zucchini and sweet onion with the remaining olive oil. Place the vegetables on the grill rack or broiler pan. Grill or broil, turning as needed, until the vegetables are tender, about 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer the vegetables to a bowl and set aside.

Fill a large pot 3/4 full with water and bring to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente (tender), about 10 to 12 minutes, or according to package directions. Drain the pasta thoroughly.

Divide the pasta evenly among individual plates. Top with the marinara sauce and grilled vegetables. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Analysis(per serving)Calories 270 Monounsaturated fat 4 g
Protein 8 g Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrate 46 g Sodium 380 mg
Total fat 6 g Fiber 4 g
Saturated fat 1 g

MAYO CLINIC HEALTHY WEIGHT PYRAMID SERVINGS
Vegetables 3
Carbohydrates 2
Fats 1

Your healthy weight pyramid: A tool for weight loss
A sample menu using the Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid
DIABETES MEAL PLAN EXCHANGES
Starches 2
Nonstarchy vegetables 3
Fats 1

Your diabetes meal plan: Exchange lists
DASH EATING PLAN SERVINGS
Grains and grain products 2
Vegetables 3
Fats and oils 1

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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:	Pasta with marinara sauce and grilled vegetables Pasta with marinara sauce and grilled vegetables Dietitian's tip: Try this recipe as an alternative to spaghetti and meatballs. With the homemade marinara sauce and chopped grilled vegetables, you cut the calories in half and reduce the fat by three-fourths. SERVES 4 Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 10 large fresh tomatoes, peeled and diced 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 2 tablespoons chopped onion 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 red peppers, sliced into chunks 1 yellow summer squash, sliced lengthwise 1 zucchini, sliced lengthwise 1 sweet onion, sliced into 1/4-inch-wide rounds 8 ounces whole-wheat spaghetti Directions To make the marinara sauce, in a heavy skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add tomatoes, salt, garlic, chopped onions, basil, sugar, oregano and black pepper. Simmer uncovered until the sauce thickens, about 30 minutes. Prepare a hot fire in a charcoal grill or heat a gas grill or broiler (grill). Away from the heat source, lightly coat the grill rack or broiler pan with cooking spray. Position the cooking rack 4 to 6 inches from the heat source. Brush the red peppers, squash, zucchini and sweet onion with the remaining olive oil. Place the vegetables on the grill rack or broiler pan. Grill or broil, turning as needed, until the vegetables are tender, about 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer the vegetables to a bowl and set aside. Fill a large pot 3/4 full with water and bring to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente (tender), about 10 to 12 minutes, or according to package directions. Drain the pasta thoroughly. Divide the pasta evenly among individual plates. Top with the marinara sauce and grilled vegetables. Serve immediately. Nutritional Analysis(per serving)Calories 270 Monounsaturated fat 4 g Protein 8 g Cholesterol 0 mg Carbohydrate 46 g Sodium 380 mg Total fat 6 g Fiber 4 g Saturated fat 1 g MAYO CLINIC HEALTHY WEIGHT PYRAMID SERVINGS Vegetables 3 Carbohydrates 2 Fats 1 Your healthy weight pyramid: A tool for weight loss A sample menu using the Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid DIABETES MEAL PLAN EXCHANGES Starches 2 Nonstarchy vegetables 3 Fats 1 Your diabetes meal plan: Exchange lists DASH EATING PLAN SERVINGS Grains and grain products 2 Vegetables 3 Fats and oils 1 http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hea...ecipes/NU00418 __________________