* Exported from MasterCook *

                       Mediterranean Pasta Toss

Recipe By     : Pampered Chef Season's Best Fall 1998
Serving Size  : 8     Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Pasta 3 Points Per Serving

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  8             ounces  pasta -- uncooked, bowtie
  1                can  artichoke hearts -- drained and chopped
     1/2         small  green bell pepper -- coarsely chopped
     1/4           cup  pitted black olives -- sliced
  1         tablespoon  olive oil
  2             cloves  garlic -- pressed
  1                can  tomatoes, canned -- diced and undrained with basil, garlic, 
                        and oregano
     1/2      teaspoon  salt
     1/4           cup  feta cheese

Cook pasta according to package directions in Generation II 3-Qt. Saucepan; drain 
and keep warm. 
Coarsely chop artichokes and onion using Food Chopper. Chop bell pepper using 5" 
Self-Sharpening Utility Knife. Slice olives using Egg Slicer Plus. Heat oil in 
Generation II Stir-Fry Skillet over medium heat until hot. 
Press garlic into skillet with Garlic Press; stir fry 15 seconds with Nylon Spoon. 
Add onion and bell pepper; stir-fry 2-3 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. 
Add olives, artichokes, tomatoes with juice, and salt. Heat 1-2 minutes, stirring 
gently until heated through. Remove from heat. Stir in warm pasta; sprinkle 
with cheese. Serve immediately using Nylon Slotted Server.

Description:
  "3 Points Per Serving"
Source:
  "Shared by Christine"

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Per serving: 148 Calories (kcal); 4g Total Fat; (21% calories from fat); 5g Protein; 
24g Carbohydrate; 4mg Cholesterol; 255mg Sodium
Food Exchanges: 1 1/2 Grain Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Fat; 
0 Other Carbohydrates

Serving Ideas : For a main dish, add two boneless, skinless chicken breast halves 
(about 8 ounces) cut into 1/2 inch pieces. Heat oil in skillet over medium heat 
until hot. 
Stir-fry chicken 2-3 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Add garlic and 
vegetables and proceed as recipe directs.

NOTES : Description: "Sail into the Greek Isles with this easy skillet entree. 
For a heartier meal, add chicken and serve with fresh warmed bread."