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Ingredients
Recipe yields 8 servings
Looking for heart healthy recipes for dinner? Try this quick and easy fresh tomato pasta recipe. It's a low cholesterol pasta recipe tossed with a low sodium sauce of fresh tomatoes, basil and cheese, ideal for people following a cardiac diet. Made with fresh chopped tomatoes, aromatic basil, peppery arugula, and wholesome multigrain penne, this no-cook, low cholestrol dinner is beautiful and cool on a summer night.
In just 30 minutes you’ll serve a heart healthy dinner recipe that’s light, nutritious, and bursting with fresh ingredients. Whether you're looking for a healthy weeknight dinner or a low budget Mediterranean meal, this healthy tomato pasta recipe makes a healthy spaghetti dinner in minutes.
Recipe yields 8 servings
In a large pot, bring 2 gallons of water to a boil.
In a large serving bowl, add tomatoes. Tear arugula and basil into small pieces. Add to the bowl. Add the olive oil, balsamic vinegar and garlic.
With a vegetable peeler, shave thick slices of cheese and add to serving bowl. Grate the cheese that is too small to shave and reserve for garnish. Toss well.
Cook pasta in the boiling water until al dente. Drain and immediately toss pasta with the tomato mixture until well coated. Serve sprinkled with reserved Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and black pepper.