Pasta Mexicana
Low in Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, Good source of fiber
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| ½ | pound |
spaghetti
thin, green |
|
| 1 ½ | cups |
tomatoes
cubed |
|
| 1 | cup |
cucumbers
cut into matchsticks |
|
| 1 | medium |
avocados
peeled, pitted, thinly sliced crosswise |
*
|
| 1 | cup |
salsa
|
|
| 1 | tablespoon |
olive oil, extra-virgin
|
|
| ½ | teaspoon |
oregano
dried |
|
| ¼ | teaspoon |
cumin
ground |
|
| ¼ | teaspoon |
chili powder
|
|
| 1 | x |
cayenne pepper
to taste |
*
|
| ¼ | cup |
cilantro
minced |
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 226.8 | g |
spaghetti
thin, green |
|
| 355 | ml |
tomatoes
cubed |
|
| 237 | ml |
cucumbers
cut into matchsticks |
|
| 1 | medium |
avocados
peeled, pitted, thinly sliced crosswise |
*
|
| 237 | ml |
salsa
|
|
| 15 | ml |
olive oil, extra-virgin
|
|
| 2.5 | ml |
oregano
dried |
|
| 1.3 | ml |
cumin
ground |
|
| 1.3 | ml |
chili powder
|
|
| 1 | x |
cayenne pepper
to taste |
*
|
| 59 | ml |
cilantro
minced |
|
Directions
Prepare pasta according to package directions.
Rinse under cold water and set into large, shallow serving bowl.
Add tomatoes, cucumber, and avocado to serving bowl.
Combine salsa, oil, oregano, chili powder and cayenne to taste.
Mix well, then pour over pasta.
Add cilantro and toss gently to distribute vegetables evenly.
