Atkins Cuisine, Penne

Great for a Low Carb Diet

• 11g Protein
• 1g Sugar
• 18g Fiber
• 140 Calories
• 19g Net Carbs

Atkins™ is a powerful life-time approach to successful weight loss and weight management.

Eat your favorite foods without compromising your diet.  Introducing Atkins Penne.  Incredible taste, half the carbs and ready for your favorite sauce in minutes.  Who's hungry?

This product can be used in phase 4 of the Atkins Diet™

You can enjoy a variety of delicious, nutrient-rich foods on the Atkins Diet:

• Protein
• Vegetables
• Fruit
• Whole Grains

About 22 Net Carbs per serving (Makes 4 servings)

Product of USA

Carton Made with Wind Energy
Mixed Sources
Product group from well-managed forests and other controlled sources.

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1. Bring 3-5 quarts of water to a rapid boil.  Add salt to taste, if desired.
2. Add contents of package to boiling water.  Stir gently.
3. Return to a boil.  Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 13-15 minutes or until desired firmness.
4. Remove from heat.  Drain well and serve as desired.

Cooking time:  15 minutes

Penne and Vegetable Medley

Ingredients:

8 ounces Atkins Penne
1/4 pound thin asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/4 pound green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/4 cup zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch strips (1 small zucchini)
1/4 cup button mushrooms, sliced (about 2 large mushrooms)
1/4 cup red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch strips (about 1/4 medium pepper)
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/3 cup green onions, chopped (about 2 green onions)
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Directions:

For the sauce:  In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, cook oil, green onions and garlic until garlic begins to color, about 1 minute.  Set aside.  Prepare penne according to package directions.  Add asparagus, green beans, zucchini, mushrooms and red pepper to pasta water during last 4 minutes of cooking time.  Drain pasta and vegetables and return to pto.  Turn heat down to low and toss pasta and vegetables and return ot pot.  Turn heat down to low and toss pasta and vegetables with sauce.  Cook to heat through, about 1 minute.  Serve immediately.  (Vegetables and seasoning not included in box)

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