Mediterranean Pasta Caesar Toss Recipe

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Get creative using convenience items with a fresh take on ravioli. Try this lightened-up pasta toss for a an alfresco dinner, or double it for a family picnic. — Libby Walp, Chicago, Illinois

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Mediterranean Pasta Caesar Toss Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

15 15 30

Ingredients

1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese ravioli
1 cup frozen cut green beans, thawed
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
3/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/3 cup reduced-fat creamy Caesar salad dressing
3 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

In a large saucepan, cook ravioli according to package directions, adding beans during the last 3 minutes of cooking. Drain.
In a serving bowl, combine the ravioli mixture, tomatoes and pepper. Add dressing; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 cup equals 264 calories, 10 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 28 mg cholesterol, 649 mg sodium, 31 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 12 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.

Originally published as Mediterranean Pasta Caesar Toss in Healthy Cooking June/July 2012, p55

Parmesan Pointers

When a recipe calls for shredded Parmesan cheese, use the cheese found in bags in the grocery store dairy section. Shredded Parmesan is often used in salads or soups where the shreds make a pretty garnish. If grated Parmesan is called for, use the finely grated cheese sold in containers with shaker/pourer tops. This type works well in lasagna and casseroles. (You can substitute either shredded or grated Parmesan in equal proportions in your favorite recipes.) If you decide to buy a chunk of Parmesan cheese and grate your own, be sure to use the finest section on your grating tool. You can also use a blender or food processor. Simply cut the cheese into 1-inch cubes and process 1 cup of cubes at a time on high until finely grated.