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Monday, February 3, 2014

[Healthy_Recipes_For_Diabetic_Friends] Barilla Whole Grain Thin Spaghetti with Brussels Sprouts, Zucchini and Yellow Squash - 44.9g Carbs, 7.6g Fiber, 3.6g Sugar OR 12.6g Carbs, 1.9g Fiber, 1.7g Sugar

Barilla Whole Grain Thin Spaghetti with Brussels Sprouts, Zucchini and Yellow Squash - 44.9g Carbs, 7.6g Fiber, 3.6g Sugar OR 12.6g Carbs, 1.9g Fiber, 1.7g Sugar

{See Nutrition for the difference in pasta and spaghetti squash}
From: www.barilla.com
Preparation 10 minutes preparation + 15 minutes cooking
Prep Time: 25 min
Difficulty: Easy
Type: Main course
Type of Recipe: Vegetarian
Servings: 7

1 box Barilla Whole Grain Thin Spaghetti
4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
12 Brussels sprouts
1 clove garlic, minced
1 medium zucchini, diced
1 medium yellow squash, diced
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 Tbsp parsley, chopped
1/2 cup Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, grated

1. Bring a large and small pot of water to a boil

2. In the smaller pot, boil Brussels sprouts for 8 minutes until cooked through.

3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and saute garlic until slightly yellow in color, 1-2 minutes.

4. Add zucchini, squash and sliced Brussels sprouts; season with salt and pepper and saute for 5 additional minutes.

5. In the large pot, cook pasta one minute less than package directions.

6. Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of the water.

7. Toss pasta with sauce and cooking liquid.

8. Stir in cheese and parsley before serving.

Nutrition From: www.caloriecount.about.com
Servings: 7
Serving Size: 161 g
Nutrition per Serving: 319 Calories, 107 Calories from Fat, 11.9g Total Fat, 2.6g Saturated Fat, 0.1g Trans Fat, 9mg Cholesterol, 101mg Sodium, 44.9g Total Carbs, 7.6g Dietary Fiber, 3.6g Sugars, 11.4g Protein
Vitamin A 10% - Vitamin C 63% - Calcium 11% - Iron 13%
Nutrition Grade: B

Good points:
    Low in cholesterol
    Low in sodium
    High in vitamin C

With 7 cups cooked spaghetti squash instead of the pasta!
Servings: 7
Serving Size: 208 g
Nutrition per Serving: 158 Calories, 100 Calories from Fat, 11.1g Total Fat, 2.8g Saturated Fat, 0.1g Trans Fat, 9mg Cholesterol, 109mg Sodium, 12.6g Total Carbs, 1.9g Dietary Fiber, 1.7g Sugars, 5.3g Protein
Vitamin A 11% - Vitamin C 67% - Calcium 13% - Iron 5%
Nutrition Grade: B

Good points:
    Low in cholesterol
    Very high in vitamin C