Ingredients (serves 1):
2 ounces of whole wheat pasta of your choice
half a bell pepper
one clove minced garlic
3 small mushrooms sliced
3-4 cherry tomatoes, halved
1.5 tablespoons of light butter
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
pinch of salt and black pepper
crushed red pepper to taste
handful of basil (or dried basil 1-2 teaspoons)
2 tablespoon of parmesan cheese
1.5 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice (if using lemon concentrate only use .5 of a teaspoon)
Directions: Start the water for the pasta. In the meantime, heat a pan on low-medium heat and drizzle it with a bit of olive oil. Once warm add the garlic. Sautee the garlic for 2 minutes. Add red peppers and mushroom and turn to low while the pasta cooks. Once pasta is done add a bit of pasta water to the vegetables (about one-two tablespoons, this helps thicken the sauce). Add pasta to the vegetables and then the butter. Finally, add the Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper, basil, and parmesan cheese and enjoy!