• 1/2 lb. linguine or other pasta
• 2 tsp. virgin olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
• 3/4 lb. ground round
• 4 tomatoes, puréed
• 1-1/2 tsp. Italian herb seasoning
• 2 Tbs. parsley, chopped
• 1 Tbs. plus 1 tsp. grated Parmesan cheese

Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente. Drain thoroughly. Transfer pasta to a serving bowl and keep warm. Heat oil in a heavy nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Sauté garlic and onion 2-3 minutes or until onion is softened. Stir in ground meat and sauté 7-8 minutes or until meat is browned. Stir in remaining ingredients, except cheese. Add salt and pepper to taste. Simmer vigorously 10 minutes or until thickened. Pour sauce over pasta and toss. Serve with Parmesan.

Per serving: calories 591, fat 12.6g, 19% calories from fat, cholesterol 32mg, protein 32.8g, carbohydrates 85.6g, fiber 5.1g, sugar 7.8g, sodium 113mg, diet points 12.3.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 1.6, Fruit: 0.0, Bread: 5.1, Lean meat: 2.6, Fat: 0.7, Sugar: 0.0, Very lean meat protein: 0.0

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The recommended wine is: Chianti.