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Get StartedDietitian's tip: You can use any type of pasta for this light spring salad, including shells, rotelle, fusilli or macaroni. For added variety, try spinach, tomato or carrot-flavored pasta.
Serves 8
Ingredients
12 ounces farfalle (bow tie) pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 garlic clove, chopped
2 medium onions, chopped
1 can (28 ounces) unsalted diced tomatoes in juice
1 pound mushrooms, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
2 medium zucchini, shredded
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon oregano
8 romaine lettuce leaves
Directions
Fill a large pot 3/4 full with water and bring to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente (tender), 10 to 12 minutes, or according to the package directions. Drain the pasta thoroughly. Place pasta in a large serving bowl. Add the olive oil and toss. Set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the chicken broth over medium heat. Add the garlic, onions and tomatoes. Saute until the onions are transparent, about 5 minutes. Add the remaining vegetables and saute until tender-crisp, about 5 minutes. Stir in the basil and oregano.
Add the vegetable mixture to the pasta. Toss to mix evenly. Cover and refrigerate until well chilled, about 1 hour.
Place lettuce leaves on individual plates. Top with the pasta salad and serve immediately.
Nutritional Analysis
(per serving)| Calories | 226 | Cholesterol | trace |
| Protein | 9 g | Sodium | 53 mg |
| Carbohydrate | 43 g | Fiber | 4 g |
| Total fat | 3 g | Potassium | 392 mg |
| Saturated fat | 0.5 g | Calcium | 39 mg |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.5 g |

