Bow Tie Pasta Piquant

Ingredients

2 medium tomatoes, diced
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup butter
1 clove garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups fresh bread crumbs
8 oz bow tie pasta
2 cups shredded green cabbage
1/2 cup blanched slivered almonds, toasted

Directions

Toss together tomatoes, vinegar and basil; set aside. Stir together olive oil, butter and garlic in skillet over medium heat; cook until bubbly. Stir in bread crumbs; cook, stirring constantly, until crumbs are golden brown. Remove from heat. Cook pasta in large pot of boiling water according to package directions; stir in shredded cabbage during last minute of cooking. Drain. Toss pasta with tomato mixture. Toss with bread crumb mixture and almonds. Serve at once.

Nutritional Analysis

Per serving for 6 servings:

Calories	480
Fat	25g
Saturated	6g
Monounsaturated	14g
Polyunsaturated	3.2g
Carb	55g
Protein	12g

Cholesterol	20mg
Fiber	5g
Calcium	114mg
Magnesium	71mg
Sodium	294mg
Potassium	338mg
Vitamin E	4.5mg*

* Total Alpha-Tocopherol Equivalents

Courtesy of the Almond Board of California

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