makes two servings
2 oz whole-wheat spaghetti
1 cup of your favorite pasta sauce
1 cup roasted grape tomatoes (recipe below)
2/3 cup nonfat cottage cheese
1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Season with salt, then add in the pasta. Cook according to the manufacturer's instructions.
2. Add the pasta sauce and roasted grape tomatoes to a small pot. Heat over low heat until warmed.
3. To serve, add a serving of pasta to a plate. Top with 1/3 C cottage cheese and 1/2 C pasta sauce. Serve immediately.
Roasted Grape Tomatoes
makes one pint
1 pkg organic grape tomatoes, rinsed and dried
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
fine sea salt
freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. Add the rinsed grape tomatoes to a glass baking dish.
3. Drizzle the olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the tomatoes. Shake the dish to evenly coat all the tomatoes.
4. Season with salt, black pepper, and brown sugar. Shake the dish again to evenly coat the tomatoes with the seasonings.
5. Place in the oven and roast for 30 minutes, or until the tomatoes have shriveled slightly.
6. Let cool for a few minutes before eating, or store in a closed container in the fridge for up to a week.