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Pasta with Tomato Sauce

Ingredients:

(8-ounce) package penne
4  cups  chopped seeded tomato
1/2  cup  chopped pitted kalamata olives
1/2  cup  shredded Parmesan cheese
1/4  cup  chopped fresh basil
2  tablespoons  olive oil
1  tablespoon  pine nuts, toasted
1  tablespoon  balsamic vinegar
2  garlic cloves, minced
1/2  teaspoon  salt
1/4  teaspoon  black pepper
1/8  teaspoon  crushed red pepper

Description:

• Cook pasta according to package directions (omit salt and fat). Drain.

• Combine pasta and remaining ingredients, tossing to coat.

4 servings (serving size: 1 3/4 cups)

430 calories