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                             PASTA MEXICANA

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Vegetarian                       Tex-mex
               Pasta                            Main dish

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
    1/2   lb           Thin, green spaghetti
  1 1/2   c            Cubed tomatoes
  1       c            Cucumber matchsticks
  1       md           Avocado, peeled, seeded, and
                       -thinly sliced crosswise
  1       c            Salsa
  1       tb           Extra-virgin olive oil
    1/2   ts           Dried oregano
    1/4   ts           Ground cumin
    1/4   ts           Chili powder
                       Cayenne to taste
    1/4   c            Minced cilantro

  1. Prepare pasta according to package directions.
  Rinse under cold water and set into large, shallow
 serving bowl.

  2. Add tomatoes, cucumber, and avocado to serving
 bowl.

  3.  Combine salsa, oil, oregano, chili powde,r and
 cayenne to taste. Mix well, then pour over pasta. Ad
 cilantro and toss gently to distribute vegetables
 evenly.

  From _The American Vegetarian Cookbook_ by Marilyn
 Diamond



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