A Twist on Pasta Salad

Name: A Twist on Pasta Salad
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 1-1/4 cups uncooked tricolor spiral pasta; 1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth; 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 cups broccoli florets; 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes; 1 large sweet red pepper, julienned; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

"I lightened up this recipe i found on the back of a pasta box many years ago," writes Pat Morris, Marlton, New Jersey. "it's become a staple at our home and for family gatherings."

Ingredients

1-1/4 cups uncooked tricolor spiral pasta
1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups broccoli florets
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1 large sweet red pepper, julienned
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions; rinse under cold water. Drain. In a large bowl, whisk together the broth, vinegar, oil, garlic, sugar, basil and salt. Add pasta, broccoli, tomatoes, pepper and Parmesan and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 104 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 221mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as A Twist On Pasta Salad in Light & Tasty February/March 2004