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Quick Recipe for Penne Pasta - Low calorie, low fat recipe.

Preparation Time: About 5 minutes

Cooking Time: About 22 minutes

 

This recipe requires very little preparation and is so quick to put together. Pop a bit of garlic bread into the oven as your pasta cooks and add salad from a bag to complete this quick recipe meal.

 

Quick Recipe Ingredients:

1 cup of penne pasta cooked & drained (quick cooking tip below)

1/2 cup of your favorite marinara/spaghetti sauce

Grated skim Mozzarella Cheese

1/2 cup of sliced Mushrooms

1 Tablespoon of chopped Onion

1 teaspoon of Olive Oil

Salt & Pepper as desired

 

Saute mushrooms & onion in olive oil on stove top. Remove from pan and add to warm penne pasta. Heat sauce and add. Top with cheese and place into the microwave OR the oven until cheese melts thoroughly.

 

Quick cooking tip for pasta: Place penne pasta in deep microwave-safe bowl and cover with water. Set microwave for 20 minutes on high, then walk away. You may need to adjust the time due to the speed and brand of your microwave - or your desired pasta texture.

 

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