2 cups chopped tomatoes (about 2 medium)
2 green onions (with tops), chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 1/2 tsp dried basil leaves
1/8 teaspoon coarsely cracked pepper
2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
1 (7/8-ounce) package uncooked pasta shells
Mix all ingredients except macaroni shells. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours but no longer than 24 hours. Prepare macaroni as directed on package; drain. Immediately toss with tomato mixture.
1 Serving: Calories 175 (Calories from Fat 45); Fat 5g (Saturated 0g); Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 190mg; Carbohydrate 28g (Dietary Fiber 1g); Protein 5g.
From "Betty Crocker's Best of Healthy & Hearty Cooking." Text Copyright 1998 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.