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                             PASTA STIR-FRY

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Pasta

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  1       lb           Penne or Mostaccioli
                       - or Radiatore, uncooked
  2       ts           Cornstarch
  3       tb           Low-sodium soy sauce
  3       tb           Rice wine vinegar
                       - or white wine vinegar
  1                    Bouillon cube
                       -(chicken or vegetable)
  1       c            Hot water
  2                    Carrots -- scraped and cut
                       - into 1/4-inch rounds
  2       ts           Vegetable oil
  3                    Garlic cloves -- minced
  8       oz           Snow peas, stems removed
    1/4   ts           Hot red pepper flakes
                       Freshly ground black pepper
                       -to taste

 Cook pasta according to package directions. While
 pasta is cooking, in a small bowl, stir together the
 cornstarch, soy sauce, vinegar, bouillon cube and hot
 water. Set aside.

 In a large skillet or wok, warm the vegetable oil over
 medium-high heat. Add carrots, garlic and snow peas
 and stir-fry until vegetables are tender. Lower heat
 to medium-low and stir in the hot red pepper flakes
 and soy sauce mixture.

 When pasta is done, drain well. Add pasta to stir-fry
 mixture. Bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover and cook
 until pasta is heated through. Season to taste with
 freshly ground black pepper. Serve immediately.

 Each serving provides: 713 Calories; 24.1 g Protein;
 139 g Carbohydrates; 5.7 g Fat; 195 mg Cholesterol;
 826 mg Sodium. Calories from Fat: 7%

 Copyright National Pasta Association
 (http://www.ilovepasta.org) (Reprinted with permission)



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