Recipes for the South Beach Diet or Other Good Carb Diets

1 medium red onion, thinly sliced (about 1 cup)
1 medium red or green bell pepper, cut into strips (about 1 cup)
3 tablespoons of water
1/4 cup sliced green onion
1 can (16 ounces) whole tomatoes, undrained
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, divided
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil, divided
12 ounces of whole-wheat ziti or other like pasta
1/4 cup diced part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Directions
Spray a large skillet with cooking spray. Heat over medium heat. Add the red onion, bell pepper, and water. Cover and cook for 3 minutes. Uncover and add green onion. Cook for 2 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a plate.

Add the tomatoes with liquid and half of herbs to skillet; break up tomatoes with a spoon. Simmer for 10 minutes.

While tomatoes are simmering, cook pasta according to package. Set aside 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water. Drain pasta and place in large bowl. Stir in onion mixture, tomatoes, and enough pasta water to thin sauce. Stir in mozzarella. Sprinkle with remaining herbs and parmesan and serve.

Serves 4

Filed under: Meatless, Main Dishes, Phase 2