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Zesty Parsley Tomato Pasta
This zesty parsley and tomato pasta dish is so simple: pasta tossed with fresh Parmesan cheese, doused in zesty Italian dressing and topped with cherry tomatoes and parsley. Only seven ingredients and one pot, and you are set for a fantastic meal.
Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 540 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound Pasta of Choice
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 2 cups zesty Italian dressing
- ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
- 1 (10-ounce) container of cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add in 1 pound pasta of choice, and follow the package directions to cook the noodles.
- While the noodles are cooking, cut up 1 (10-ounce) container of cherry tomatoes by halving or quartering them. Remove the stems and chop ¼ cup fresh parsley.
- Drain the noodles, and rinse them in cold water to cool them down. Add the drained noodles to a large bowl. Add 1 teaspoon minced garlic, ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper, and 2 cups zesty Italian dressing.
- Add in 1 cup grated parmesan cheese, the cut tomatoes, and chopped parsley. Toss to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper, to taste, if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
540kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
68g
(23%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
9g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
1076mg
(45%)
Potassium
282mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
396IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
178mg
(18%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 540
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 540kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 68g | 23% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9g | 53% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 1076mg | 45% |
| Potassium | 282mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 396IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 178mg | 18% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.