Oodles of Noodles

9 steps

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 04:03:08 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories201.5 kcal (10%)

Total Fat4.5 g (6%)

Carbs37.2 g (14%)

Sugars3.4 g (4%)

Protein6.9 g (14%)

Sodium243.8 mg (12%)

Fiber5.3 g (19%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

25 servings

2 galWater

3 quartPasta whole wheat

-, dry

⅓ cupExtra Virgin Olive Oil

2 quartFresh Grape Tomatoes

halved

⅛ cupDried Basil

1 TbspSea Salt

½ TbspGround Black Pepper

¼ cupFresh garlic

minced

¾ cupWhole-Wheat Flour

2 quartLow-Sodium Vegetable Broth

1 quartSwiss Chard

Fresh, stems removed, chopped

Instructions

Step 1

Heat water to a rolling boil

Step 2

Slowly add pasta. Stir constantly until water boils again. Cook about 8 minutes or until al dente. Stir occasionally. DO NOT OVERCOOK. Drain well.

Step 3

Heat oil. Sauté half of tomatoes over medium heat for 2 minutes until skin soften. DO NOT OVERCOOK. Tomatoes should maintain their shape. Reserve remaining tomatoes for step 6.

Step 4

Add basil, salt, pepper, and garlic

Step 5

Sprinkle flour over tomatoes. Sauté over medium heat for an additional 1-2 minutes. When mixture begins to thicken add broth. Bring to a boil uncovered. Reduce heat to low.

Step 6

Add Swiss Chard and the remaining tomatoes. Simmer over low heat, uncovered, for 2 minutes or until Swiss Chard is wilted. CCP: Heat to 140 degrees or higher for at least 15 seconds.

Step 7

Pour over pasta and serve

Step 8

CCP: Hold for hot service at 135 F or higher

Step 9

Portion: 1 cup