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Italian Vegetables

Italian Vegetables

23 Ratings
23 Ratings
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MyPlate Kitchen
Makes: 6 Servings
Total Cost: $$$$

This recipe can be made in minutes! Cauliflower and broccoli add crunch and fiber to this veggie filled pasta dish! If you have extra basil leftover from this recipe, it makes an excellent garnish!

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 cup cauliflower florets
  • 2 zucchini, small (sliced)
  • 1 onion, small (diced)
  • 3 celery stalks (chopped)
  • 1 can tomato sauce, low-sodium (8 ounces)
  • 2 teaspoons basil
  • salt (1 teaspoon, optional)
  • 1 pound package of pasta, any shape (cooked)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Put 1 cup of hot water in a saucepan.
  3. Add vegetables and cook for 5 minutes.
  4. Add tomato sauce, remaining cup of water, basil and salt.
  5. Simmer until heated thoroughly.
  6. Serve with cooked pasta.
  7. Refrigerate leftovers.

Notes

Source:

Eating Smart, Being Active
Colorado State University and University of California at Davis

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 343
Total Fat 3 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 1 mg
Sodium 57 mg
Carbohydrates 66 g
Dietary Fiber 7 g
Total Sugars 8 g
Added Sugars included 5 g
Protein 13 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 76 mg
Iron 4 mg
Potassium 652 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 343
Total Fat 3 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 0 mg
Cholesterol 1 mg
Carbohydrates 66 g
Dietary Fiber 7 g
Total Sugars 8 g
Added Sugars included 5 g
Protein 13 g
Minerals
Calcium 76 mg
Potassium 652 mg
Sodium 57 mg
Copper 311 mcg
Iron 4 mg
Magnesium 69 mg
Phosphorus 177 mg
Selenium 48 mcg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 38 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.4 mg
Vitamin B12 0 mg
Vitamin C 34 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 2 mg
Vitamin K 41 mcg
Folate 262 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.6 mg
Riboflavin 0.4 mg
Niacin 6 mg
Choline 39 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 1 1/2 cups
Grains 2 1/2 ounces

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