Tomato Basil Parmesan Pasta =Heaven

Alright, the first recipe I want to share is from the Fit TV show "Just Cook This". In this episode Sam, the host, showed us viewers several different healthy recipes you could cook in under 10 minutes. This pasta looked so good I had to make it the next day. And guess what? It was soooo easy and delicious.

Tomato-Basil-Parmesan Pasta

Ingredients:

The amounts are not set, it depends on how much you want of each ingredient

Whole Wheat Fettucini noodles- anywhere from a whole box to 1/6 box depending on how many you are feeding. I used about 1/3 box for my husband and I and that was plenty.

Olive Oil- 1 Tbs, this was enough for the 1/3 box of pasta.

Roma Tomatos, pitted and diced- I used 3 and that was alot, but I LOVE tomatos

Fresh Basil, chopped or torn- this is up to you and how much you love basil, I used a few sprigs. Basil is very potent so a little goes a long way.

Parmesan Cheese, shredded- Again, up to you. I probably used 1/2 cup and it was enough for the amount of pasta.

Instructions:

1. Bring water to a boil, add salt, and cook noodles as per the directions on the box.

2. While the noodles are boiling you can pit and dice the tomatos and basil.

3. Drain the noodles. Put them in a bowl and add olive oil. Toss so that the oil covers all of the noodles. Don't add too much, start with just a little and add more if needed.

4. Mix in the parmesan cheese, tomatos, and basil.

5. Enjoy :)

Calories:

The calories in this meal will vary depending on what type of pasta, olive oil, and cheese you use. It is really easy to calculate on your own.

My calculation: 420 Calories/serving

**My portion size included 1/6 box of pasta, 1/2 tbs of olive oil, 1/4 cup of cheese, and 2 roma tomatos

I am sure this pasta will be 10 times better if you are able to use tomatos and basil from your own garden, I can't wait to try!