Title: Spicy Country Pasta and Cheese
Categories: Pasta Italian
Yield: 2 Servings

2	tb	Chopped onion
2		Garlic cloves, minced
1	ts	Olive oil
1	c	White or shitake mushrooms sliced
1	c	Canned italian tomatoes,
		(reserve liquid), chopped
5	sm	Black olives, sliced in half
1/8	ts	Crushed red pepper
2	c	Cooked penne or ziti pasta
2	ts	Grated parmesan cheese
		Fresh basil leaves

1. In a 3 quart microwavable casserole, combine onion, garlic and oil and stir to coat. Microwave on high (100%) for 1 minute.

2. Add mushrooms and tomatoes with reserved liquid and stir to com- bine. Cover and microwave on high for 7 minutes, stirring once every 3 minutes.

3. Add olives and pepper and stir thoroughly.

4. To serve, in serving bowl arrange pasta; top with mushroom-tomato mixture and toss to combine. Sprinkle with cheese and garnish with basil.

Source: Weight Watchers Healthy Lifestyle Cookbook

Each serving contains: 3/4 fat exchange, 2 1/8 vegetable exchange, 2 bread exchanges, 10 optional calories.

Per serving: 275 calories

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