Cavatelli and Vegetable Stir-Fry

by the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.

Cite This!
Close 
Please copy/paste the following text to properly cite this HowStuffWorks article:

Publications International, Ltd., the Editors of.  "Cavatelli and Vegetable Stir-Fry."  31 August 2006.  HowStuffWorks.com. <http://recipes.howstuffworks.com/cavatelli-and-vegetable-stir-fry-recipe.htm>  20 November 2008.

Cavatelli and Vegetable Stir-Fry Photo
Cavatelli and Vegetable Stir-Fry
Yield: Makes 4 servings
See Cooking Videos
Although soy sauce is high in sodium, it can boost the flavor of dishes, such as this one, without adding a lot of calories and fat. It is sold in both regular and low-sodium versions.
Ingredients:
3/4
cup uncooked cavatelli or elbow macaroni

Nonstick cooking spray

6
ounces fresh snow peas, cut lengthwise into halves

1/2
cup thinly sliced carrot

1
teaspoon minced fresh ginger

1/2
cup chopped yellow or green bell pepper

1/2
cup chopped onion

1/4
cup chopped fresh parsley

1
tablespoon chopped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, crushed

1
tablespoon reduced-fat margarine

2
tablespoons water

1
tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce



Preparation:
1.
Prepare cavatelli according to package directions, omitting salt; drain and set aside.

2.
Coat wok or large skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Add snow peas, carrot and ginger; stir-fry 2 minutes over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper, onion, parsley, oregano and margarine. Stir-fry 2 to 3 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in water and soy sauce. Stir in pasta; heat through.



Nutritional Information:
Serving Size: 1 cup stir-fry
Fiber 3 g
Carbohydrate 23 g
Saturated Fat <1 g
Total Fat 2 g
Calories from Fat 14 %
Calories 130
Protein 5 g
Sodium 175 mg
Dietary Exchange:
Fat 1/2
Vegetable 1-1/2
Starch 1


This recipe appears in: Vegetarian