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Linguini with Tomato Sauce

This quick and easy linguini sauce is bursting with tomatoes and olive oil—foods that will keep your heart pumping strong.

Cook Smart for a Healthy Heart, Reader's Digest Canada

Directions

Mix the tomatoes, basil, oil, parsley, mint, orange rind, garlic and pepper in a bowl. Let the mixture stand for between 30 minutes and 2 hours at room temperature.
Cook the linguini according to the package directions. Drain the linguini well and place in a large bowl. Top with the tomato sauce, sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese and serve.

preparation time 20 mins, plus standing
cooking time 15 mins
serves 4

Ingredients 750 g Italian tomatoes, seeded and chopped
2⁄3 cup chopped fresh basil
1⁄4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1⁄4 cup chopped Italian parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
2 teaspoons grated orange rind
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
pepper to taste
370 g linguine
1⁄4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese to serve

Nutritional Information

PER SERVING

424 calories
12 g protein
17 g total fat
3 g saturated fat
5 mg cholesterol
55 g total carbohydrate
3 g sugars
6 g fibre
94 mg sodium

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