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12 Steps to Whole Foods

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Avoiding Bad Fats, Enjoying Good Fats<br />

Toma<strong>to</strong>-Basil Pasta<br />

16 oz. whole-wheat angel hair pasta (or any whole-grain pasta)<br />

4 large <strong>to</strong>ma<strong>to</strong>es, chopped<br />

1 C fresh basil leaves, chopped<br />

2 C fresh spinach, chopped<br />

1 C artichoke hearts, chopped<br />

½ C flaxseed oil<br />

1 C sun-dried <strong>to</strong>ma<strong>to</strong>es, drained<br />

1½ tsp. sea salt<br />

1 Tbsp. dried basil<br />

freshly ground pepper <strong>to</strong> taste<br />

Cook pasta according <strong>to</strong> directions. In a high-powered blender, blend the flaxseed oil, sun-dried <strong>to</strong>ma<strong>to</strong>es, salt,<br />

and dried basil until sun-dried <strong>to</strong>ma<strong>to</strong>es are broken down in<strong>to</strong> small bits. Scrape the mixture in<strong>to</strong> the pasta, and<br />

then add the fresh <strong>to</strong>ma<strong>to</strong>es, spinach, fresh basil, and artichoke hearts. Grind the pepper on <strong>to</strong>p, <strong>to</strong>ss well, and<br />

serve immediately. Serves 6-8.<br />

© Copyright Robyn Openshaw <strong>12</strong> <strong>Steps</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>Whole</strong> <strong>Foods</strong> 117

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