Category: Low Sodium Pasta Recipes
1 Package Trader Joe's Brown Rice Organic Penne Pasta
12 Ounces Chicken Breast (218mg sodium)
1 Large Onion, Chopped and Diced (10mg sodium)
2 Cloves Garlic, Finely Chopped
1/8 Cup Chopped Celery (21mg sodium)
1/4 Cup Chopped Carrots (12mg sodium)
8 Ounces Del Monte Low-Sodium Canned Corn (20mg sodium)
1 Container (750g) Pomi Chopped Tomatoes (60mg sodium)
3 Tablespoons of Contadina No-Salt Added Tomato Paste (18mg sodium)
8 Ounces Trader Joe's Artichoke Hearts, Canned (420mg sodium)
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1 Teaspoon Sugar
1 Teaspoon NoSalt Salt Substitute
1 Tablespoon of Italian Seasonings
1/4 Teaspoon Kroger Chili Powder (10mg sodium)
1/4 Teaspoon Cumin
1/4 Teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper
2 Tablespoons Grated Kraft Parmesan Cheese (186mg sodium)
Cook the Penne Pasta according to instructions on the
package or until tender but firm. Drain and set aside.
Chop Chicken Breasts into pieces.
Heat olive oil in large pot.
Add the Chicken pieces and Sauté over a medium heat.
After 5 minutes, add onion, celery, carrots, corn, garlic, cumin,
Kroger Chili Powder, AlsoSalt, and pepper.
Sauté over medium heat for another 3-4 minutes stirring occasionally.
Add the Chopped Tomatoes and Contadina No-Salt Added Tomato Paste
Drain the excess water from the Artichoke Hearts and mix in.
Add the Penne Pasta noodles.
Stir in Sugar, Italian Seasonings and Parmesan Cheese.
Add Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 20 minutes.
Enjoy your Low Salt Penne Pasta Recipe!
Pasta has a very small amount of sodium and no fat or cholesterol which makes it a great addition to a Low Salt Diet. Pasta also does have a bit of protein, but pasta dishes are often served with additional proteins such as cheese, chicken or meat. Italian Recipes for pasta can be a great source of Healthy Eating meals. Adding a variety of fresh and no-salt-added canned vegetables to your meal plan is an excellent low sodium diet practice that is very heart smart. From the Italian word for 'strings', Spaghetti are in the shape of round thin strands. Penne are large macaroni in the shape of a tube that are cut on the diagonal. Farfalle Pasta are bow-tie shaped pasta noodles. Serving Pasta Recipes with healthy fresh vegetables or high-fiber produce can make a great diet meal rich in vitamins minerals and folic acid and also makes good food healthy heart eating.
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