Arthritis Self-Management

After a long day at the office, you don't want to slave away in the kitchen to get supper on the table. You need something quick and easy — and this delicious pasta dish fits the bill.

Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes

Yield: 4 servings
Serving size: 1 cup pasta with 1/4 of tomato sauce

Ingredients

1/2 pound uncooked linguini
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 large ripe tomatoes, chopped
3 teaspoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil (or 1 teaspoon dried basil)
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Cook linguini in a large pot of boiling water until cooked but still firm (about 10 minutes). Drain and keep warm. While pasta is cooking, heat oil in a skillet. Add tomatoes, garlic, and basil and cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in parsley, salt, and pepper. Serve sauce over pasta and top with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving:
Calories: 345
Protein: 12 g
Total fat: 10 g
Saturated fat: 1 g
Cholesterol: 6 mg
Sodium: 434 mg
Dietary fiber: 5 g
Carbohydrate: 52 g