Simple pasta

For when time and budget are especially pinched, simple pasta is a nice go to. Containing a serving of protein (even without any meat) and paired with a big portion of steamed non-starchy vegetables like green beans or broccoli, pasta can be a satisfying meal.

Serves 5

·     10 ounces uncooked whole wheat pasta

·         Olive oil and pepper:

o   2 tbsp. olive oil 

o   1 tsp fresh ground salt

o   ½ tsp fresh ground pepper

·         Pesto: 

o   3 tbsp pesto sauce (homemade or storebought)

 

1.      Cook pasta according to package directions. Toss with olive oil, salt and pepper OR pesto sauce. Serve with side of vegetables.

Nutrition information per serving: 2 ounces pasta
Calories	Fat	Sat Fat	Sodium	Carbs	Fiber	Sugar	Protein
(Olive) 233	6	1	352	35	4	1	7
(Pesto) 224	5	1	126	36	4	1	7

 

Cost of recipe (not including sales)
	Per serving	Entire Recipe
(Olive) 233	$0.20	$1.00
(Pesto) 224	$0.28	$1.42
Green beans	$0.39	$0.39
Total	$0.67 OR $0.59	$1.81 OR $1.39