4 Ripe tomatoes, peeled, 2 De-seeded and chopped Finely 2 Garlic cloves, chopped Finely 2 oz (60 g) rocket leaves, Chopped coarsely 1 tb Olive oil 8 oz (240 g) penne pasta (quills) Salt and freshly ground Black pepper
1. Place the tomatoes, garlic and rocket leaves in a bowl. Add the olive
oil and season well with the salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for at
least 2 hours. 2. Cook the pasta in plenty of lightly salted boiling water
for 8 -1 0 minutes until al dente. Rinse well with cold water and drain
thoroughly. Toss the pasta with the chilled tomato mixture and serve.
Cooks notes: Serve this salad warm – simply toss the hot, drained pasta
into the chilled tomato sauce. If they are available, plum tomatoes taste
delicious in this recipe.
Preparation and cooking time: 20 minutes + 2 hours chilling Calories per
serving: 240
Freezing not recommended You dont have to travel to Italy to enjoy wild
rughetta, a spiky green-leaved plant with a strong peppery flavour. Most
supermarkets now sell rocket, a slightly milder cultivated variety. If you
cant find it, use spinach or a mixture of lambs lettuce and watercress.
Selections per serving: 2 Carbohydrate; 1/2 Fat; 1 Vegetable; 10 Optional
Calories
Variation:
Sprinkle each serving with 1/2 oz (15 g) grated parmesan cheese.
This will add 1/2 Protein Selection per serving and increase the Calories
to 270 per serving.
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