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Quicker Baked Potato

Try this method for speeding up the potato baking process (for a better texture than those that you microwave). Pre-heat the oven to 400. Place the potato in boiling water for 10 minutes. Bake for 30 minutes. This will cut the cooking time in half.

 

30-min: Vegetable Penne


vegetables

4 tomatoes
2 zucchini
2 tablespoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cup small button mushroom, halved
1 onion, chopped
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 pinch hot pepper flakes, crushed
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
4 oz light cream cheese, soften
5 cup penne, or other pasta

Finely chop 3 of the tomatoes; cut remaining tomato into thin wedges. Quarter zucchini lengthwise; cut into slices. Set aside. in skillet, heat oil over medium heat; cook garlic, mushrooms, onion, basil, oregano, salt, pepper and hot pepper flakes, stirring often, for about 4 minutes or until onion is softened. Stir in chopped tomatoes and increase heat to medium-high; cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes or until tomato juices are released. Stir in zucchini and vinegar; reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring often, for about 5 minutes or until zucchini is tender. Stir in cream cheese until blended. Meanwhile, in large pot of boiling salted water, cook penne for 8-10 minutes or until tender but firm; drain and return to pot. Add sauce and toss to coat. Garnish with tomato wedges. Serve with crusty whole wheat bread and a green salad tossed with a favourite dressing. 4 servings for $6.43CDN [Aug 95] Per Serving: about 610 calories, 19 g protein, 16 g fat, 99 g carbohydrate, very high source fibre, good source iron. Source: Canadian Living magazine, Aug 95 Article "30-Minute Summer Suppers" Recipe by Canadian Living Test Kitchen [-=PAM=-] PA_Meadows@msn.com