Source: Deliciously Healthy Dinners
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
https://healthyeating.nhlbi.nih.gov
| Prep Time | 5 minutes | 
| Cook Time | 20 minutes | 
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    Ingredients
    
                - 8 oz. dry whole-wheat spaghetti
 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
 - 1 teaspoon garlic, minced (about ½ clove)
 - 4 cups assorted cooked vegetables—such as red pepper strips, broccoli florets, carrot sticks, or green beans (Leftover Friendly)
 - 1 can (15½ oz) no-salt-added diced tomatoes
 - 1 can (5½ oz) low-sodium tomato juice
 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
 - 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
 
            
 
 
 
        
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    Instructions
    
                - In a 4-quart saucepan, bring 3 quarts of water to a boil over high heat.
 - Add spaghetti, and cook according to package directions. Drain.
 - Meanwhile, combine olive oil and garlic in a large sauté pan. Cook until garlic is soft, but not browned (about 30 seconds).
 - Add mixed vegetables, and cook until vegetables are soft, but not browned (about 3–5 minutes).
 - Add diced tomatoes, tomato juice, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for 5 minutes.
 - Add spaghetti and parmesan cheese. Toss until the pasta is hot and well mixed, and serve.
 
        
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