• 1/2 lb. rotelle or other spiral pasta
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 1 cup cauliflower florets
• 1/2 cup cucumber, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 1 cup Caesar dressing
• 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 8 cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2 Tbs. lemon juice
• 1/4 cup parsley (optional), chopped

Cook pasta in boiling salted water about 8 minutes or until al dente. Drain and set aside to let cool. Place broccoli and cauliflower in a steamer basket over boiling water. Cover and steam 3 minutes. Remove from steamer basket. Rinse under cold water and drain well. Transfer broccoli and cauliflower to pasta. Add cucumber and bell pepper. Add salad dressing and Parmesan. Toss. Add lemon juice and cherry tomatoes just before serving. Sprinkle with parsley.

Per serving: calories 753, fat 32.9g, 39% calories from fat, cholesterol 44mg, protein 19.8g, carbohydrates 98.0g, fiber 7.3g, sugar 16.8g, sodium 175mg, diet points 16.8.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 3.0, Fruit: 0.0, Bread: 5.1, Lean meat: 0.4, Fat: 5.6, Sugar: 0.6, Very lean meat protein: 0.0

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The recommended wines are: Chenin Blanc, Chianti, or Beaujolais.