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      Title: GARDEN FRESH PASTA WITH TOMATO-BASIL SAUCE
 Categories: Pasta, Meatless
      Yield: 6 Servings
 
      1 lb Spaghetti or Linguine
           -- or Thin Spaghetti,
           -- uncooked
      4 md Tomatoes
           -- seeded and chopped
     15 oz Italian-flavor tomato sauce
      1 ts Dried basil; OR...
      2 tb -Chopped fresh basil
    1/2 ts Freshly ground black pepper
      1 tb Vegetable oil
      1 lb Fresh asparagus
           - cut into 1-inch pieces*
      1 md Zucchini or yellow squash
           - halved and thinly sliced
      1 md Red bell pepper
           - cut in 1/2-inch pieces
           Parmesan cheese
           - freshly grated
 
  Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain.
  
  In a large saucepan, combine tomatoes, tomato sauce, basil and black
  pepper; mix well and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 20
  minutes. Remove cover and cook, stirring occasionally, 15 to 20
  minutes longer, or until slightly thickened.
  
  In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add asparagus,
  zucchini and bell pepper. Stir-fry until vegetables are tender.
  Combine pasta with vegetable mixture and toss well. Spoon tomato
  sauce over pasta and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  
  *If desired, substitute two 10-oz. packages frozen asparagus, cut,
  thawed and drained, for fresh asparagus.
  
  Each serving provides: 614 Calories; 21.8 g Protein; 121 g
  Carbohydrates; 5.4 g Fat; 0 mg Cholesterol; 301 mg Sodium. Calories
  from Fat: 8%
  
  Copyright National Pasta Association (http://www.ilovepasta.org)
  (Reprinted with permission)
 
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