This lightning-quick pass-around recipe has been one of my
favorites since a friend gave it to me years ago. These days I reach for a rotisserie chicken
and have my version on the table whenever the kids ask for it. Serve with warm rolls and
settle in for for the alphabet game.
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 cup water
2 bay leaves
1 cup dried alphabet pasta
3 green onions, thinly sliced (about 1/2 cup)
salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
Bring the broth, chicken, vegetables, tomatoes, water, and bay leaves
to a boil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Turn the heat to low, stir
in the pasta, and simmer, covered, until the pasta is tender, about 12 minutes. Remove from
the heat and discard the bay leaves. Stir in the onions and add salt and pepper.
Cooking Tip: Italian-style diced tomatoes, seasoned with basil, garlic,
and oregano save a measuring step.
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie
diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using
nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual
nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by
cooking methods.
The information presented in the Food Guide is for informational purposes
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your doctor, practitioner, and/or pharmacist for any health problem and before using any
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Information expires June 2009.
